Wrapping it Up

We arrived safely home after a 17-hr car ride from Niagara Falls back to Apex, NC. Going through customs took a bit longer, but the kids were less nervous. We spent time doing our last devotional together, reading, watching movies, and reflecting on our journey. TreasuresWhen we are on the road, we cook in Alice,…

Canada, Eh?

We arrived after a long drive day, stopping overnight in Rochester, NY. Awaking to rain, we headed out early towards Niagara Falls. We pulled over in a severe thunderstorm, thankful to wait it out off the highway. We crossed Rainbow Bridge and went through customs. The kids were nervous, as it was their first time…

Bar Harbah Adventures

We've been practicing our best pronunciations for Bar Harbah...lobstah...and they all sound so great now. Folks think we are local. Downtown Bar Harbor is beautiful with shops along the waterfront, a port where cruise boats dock, and a sand bar, where at low tide Bar Island is easily accessible, but with the rising tide, it…

Arriving in Bar Harbor

We kicked off our seafood intake at the Red Barn, where the only way they serve vegetables is to fry them, BUT the seafood was amazing! Piper also discovered she loves haddock. I would also add that not eating here daily will also help you to live! After arriving in Bar Harbor, we settled into…

Boston Adventures

Arriving in Cape AnnBefore leaving Hersey, we changed our itinerary, staying north of Boston in Cape Ann, rather than South. The challenge with camping outside of large cities is the commute into the city and home each day. Last year, we were "lucky" to find a parking lot in downtown Chicago. I know, if you…

The Sweetest Place on Earth

Hersey, PennsylvaniaWe arrived at HerseyPark Camping Resort after our Route 11 day of adventures. Hersey was hit last week by extreme flooding, which forced park and campground closures. Parts of the campground were still closed, but our site wasn't impacted. We backed up to a cornfield and it was a beautiful view. The campground is…

On the Road Again

Ever since our adventure last summer, we have spent the last year being thankful for the memories we made, and realizing how they helped to shape us. For me, it was a time in my life, where I was truly alive...living in the moment, learning new things, experiencing every emotion, and being in awe of…

Wrapping it Up

What We Learned We spent 5 weeks together, with 0 breaks, driving 6,500 miles across 20 different states, and visiting 6 National Parks.  We are not perfect.  We are a family!  Most importantly, we grew together, and love each other MORE!  It wasn't easy. It wasn't hard. It was amazing. It wasn't always fun. But, we lived it together. We laughed. We cried. We sang.…

All Shook Up

Theme Songs So many theme songs were played along our journey to Memphis! "An Okey from Muskogee"(finally know it's a real place), "Think I'm on a Roll Here in Little Rock" (thanks Collin Raye for the oldie, but goodie), "Maybe it was Memphis" (Pam!), and of course the trip would not be complete without Arrested…

Adventure Tips

Ocean Front Property in OK-lahoma It rained significantly last night and we awoke to a lake outside of our door. DOT informed us I-40 was closed due to floods and people are being rescued with the rising river. We found a route to take and were able to get around the road closures.  We thought…