And then the sky opened
We should buy land here
We are leaving west North Carolina this morning. The views, the mountains, the waterfalls and creeks, they stole our hearts and we’ve added this area to our “we should buy land here” list. It makes me even more excited to explore the western side of the smokies in Tennessee later this year. For now, we are off to enjoy Raleigh for a few weeks!
2020 Fulltime RV Travel Highlights
2020 Fulltime RV Travel Highlights from our 3rd year on the road. 2020 was challenging for so many reasons. We started off on a high note with Jason taking a new (really great and fully remote) job enabling us to get back on the road and travel. Then illness, quarantine and the pandemic hit. We are so thankful we just happened to be parked at my mom’s house in Alabama when the world closed down. While quarantine wasn’t easy, it provided some precious time to slow down and make memories. When it was time for us to get back on the road we we changed and simplified our itinerary, spent even more time in nature, skipped our usual museums, etc. […]
Best friends forever
Best friends forever. Through thick and thin, near or far, up or down, these kids have each other. The teens keep in touch so well I wondered if they’d find new things to talk about in person….they totally did! Their momma and I first met at a garage sale I was having to get rid of all our baby stuff over 9 years ago. Ha! We were “done” but went on to have 2 more boys. Then later we set up a play date for the girls and I am so thankful we did! Their family has been such a blessing to us over the years. By chance, we went from neighbors […]
“Butt Butt”
2 years ago when Z started talking he’d call Putt Putt, “Butt Butt” and it stuck. He still takes Butt Butt very seriously 🤣
Mom tip
Mom pro tip: when they run up with a closed fist and sweetly say “Mom, guess what’s in my hand!!” DO. NOT. DO. IT. Instead, RUN!! 🤣😂 Spoiler alert: it was worms. After four boys I’ve also learned to decline when they say “Hey mom, smell my hand!” 😂👎🏼