So we just recently passed our three year mark of full-time travel! That is a huge milestone! I mean, seriously, while it has been exceptionally fun and exciting and educational and life altering, it has not been without it’s fair share of challenges. We originally set out to travel periodically and so we bought a … Read more
Summer’s here, the sun is shining and the rivers are rising. It is prime river sports time here in Colorado and that includes the venerable sport of whitewater kayaking! Colorado is reknowned for it’s epic kayaking all summer long. Read on for the 411 on the best kayaking cities and towns in the state! With … Read more
When our first child, Kerry, was born, Dan and I were completely and utterly in love with each other, with our new baby and with our life. She was perfect. And the huge responsibility of raising her was not lost on us. Above all else, we wanted to be good parents. I devoured baby books … Read more
Our Disney vacation was surprisingly life altering. I never understood the draw, the passion, and the excitement an amusement park could muster. I understand now. Disney World isn’t just another amusement park. Rather, it’s a place where dreams are real. It’s a place where children are the heroes because of their innocence and their understanding … Read more
Camping. It conjures up images of the outdoors and kids running and playing, tree climbing and fire building. Sleeping in tents and hammocks under the stars, ghost stories, fort building and exploration. Laughter and rosy cheeked kids. Camping is freedom, it’s where kids can be kids without all the rules that follow them everywhere. For … Read more
This is a story about my kayaking adventures on the Locust Fork in Alabama. We we ran this river just a few days ago and it was my first river run of the season. Before we even made the trip, I had to search and find all my kayaking gear so we could bring it … Read more