I have lived in Texas most of my life and my children have lived their entire lives here but there is still so much to explore. Dallas fits this bill. Although it is less than a three hour drive from Austin, I had only been there once in 25 years (for a blogger conference, no […]
Homeschool — An Update
When we started this crazy journey, I knew that one of the greatest challenges was going to be homeschooling my children. I never intended to be a home schooler. My kids went to a great school where they had strong teachers and marvelous friends. It was one of the toughest parts of our decision. My early […]
Buccaneer State Park, MS — Part Two
As well as our travels have gone, our visit to Buccaneer State Park did not begin auspiciously. We are still on a learning curve when it comes to backing up the trailer. We try to book pull-thru spots when we can but not all parks have them. This was the case here. But as I […]
Lake Charles Children’s Museum
One of our favorite things to do as we travel from city to city is visit the local children’s museums. The kids enjoy them and they provide great home-schooling opportunities. In Lake Charles, Louisiana, they have a wonderful one offering three floors of fun and learning. Playing at the Children’s Museum There is a Shadow Room where the […]
Visiting Our National Parks — Ft. Davis Historical Site, Pt. 2
Continuing our visit to the Ft. Davis Historical Site, the grounds offer a glimpse into the past. From 1854-1891, the fort provided safety to freight wagons and stagecoaches traveling on the San Antonio-El Paso Road. It is a rich history as a military outpost and one with valor. It is, also marked by very different values, as we view the […]