One of the jobs I had when I was in college was cleaning houses with my roommate. We had one house in particular that gave us fits. The owners were retired, but the man had been a doctor and the wife a concert pianist. We felt like they were always looking down their nose at… [continue reading]
Where to eat in Gallup New Mexico
FOOD is one of the things I most look forward to when we travel. Whenever possible we avoid anything we can get at home and eat local. There are just so many flavors to explore! Wonder where to eat in Gallup, New Mexico? Here ate five restaurants you won’t want to miss: 1. El Rancho… [continue reading]
Laugh through marriage: How we keep laughing
Our marriage isn’t perfect. We have our ups and downs and our real doozies. Don’t anyone look at us, and think we don’t struggle. One of our greatest strengths as a couple though is that we laugh through marriage–a lot! Laugh through Car problems? I was to accompany my husband to take my van to… [continue reading]
Gallup Hot Air Balloon Ride Experience
I opened my email and saw the question. Did I want to participate in a hot air balloon ride in Gallup, New Mexico? For me, there was no hesitation. A thousand times, yes! It would be a dream to be able to ride a hot air balloon, but to also see the gorgeous Gallup, New… [continue reading]
How to Enjoy the Toddler Years
“When your oldest kids were toddlers, were you able to do all of the amazing stuff you do now?” This question was emailed to me last week. The letter went on to say, “My kids are 3 and 2 and try as I might to be frugal, we just can’t manage to do a lot… [continue reading]
6 Fun Things to do with Kids at Niagara Falls USA
If you’ve never been to Niagara Falls, then it’s probably on your must travel list or should be! Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights I’ve ever seen. Plan ahead and enjoy so much more that Niagara Falls USA has to offer! See these 6 Fun Things to do with Kids at Niagara… [continue reading]
Happy 18th Birthday, Faith!
And just like that we have an adult daughter, at least that’s what the state says her age means. Fortunately she is also responsible, sweet, and hardworking, so I’m happy to call her an adult! 😉 We celebrated Faith’s 18th birthday with flowers from her father–tradition! Instead of a birthday cake she asked for Haagen-Dazs… [continue reading]
Schlitterbahn South Padre Texas Water Park
Does the start of school have your family down? Head out to my favorite Texas water park Schlitterbahn South Padre for one last summer hurrah! We did just that! My family and I were invited to Schlitterbahn South Padre. We were given Schlitterbahn South Padre Texas water park tickets for a day in the park…. [continue reading]
Floating in the Dead Sea
Did you know that the Dead Sea is the lowest place on earth? I don’t know exactly what the implications of that are except that I’ve been there, and it sounds pretty cool to say I’ve been to the lowest place on earth. Ha ha! Our bus pulled into a public park area. There was… [continue reading]
First encounter with death
Thanks so much to those of you who pray for my family. Dad has seen a couple of really hard years. Treatment for his health issues has left him weak and arthritis keeps him in pain, but although the progress is extremely slow, it seems Dad is getting stronger. I always have loved my dad’s… [continue reading]