solitude in the mountains – can we have it in our hearts – in the midst of turmoil? I’m not sure what to write for this one. How do I find time for me? I am at a point in my life where I am happy to be mom and wife. I love to… Read More Time for Me?
I just want to thank my “Followers” for becoming Followers. I appreciate your interest in my life, my family, and our trip. I hope that we can cheer up your day with our wild stories and maybe help you learn about our unique and crazy life style. I encourage you to leave comments on our blog… Read More Followers
I have learned that I am not a desert girl. I think it is beautiful, but have I missed trees! Trees Sparkling rivers Green grass No mountain lions Few poisoness snakes Humidity I have missed these things. Well, maybe not the humidity. My kids were screaming today as they saw trees and green grass. Naomi… Read More Out of the Desert
We have gotten used to changes in our life. Weather dictates where we go a lot, so sometimes we think we may be leaving an area and then have to stay. We only planned on staying in Glendale, AZ for a month and a half but stayed there for four months. We stayed at Shae’s… Read More Changes on a Daily Basis
Driving to Gilbert Ray Campground northwest of Tucson was quite a ride. Read my earlier post about getting lost and then add this story to it! We came in from the north. We took W Avre Valley Rd from I-10. Went west on it and then turned south on Sandario Road. That goes for 10… Read More Gilbert Ray Campground, Sonoran Desert Museum, Saguaro National Park, and who broke our door?
I believe in creative parenting. We must out smart the we ones or there might be mutiny! I try to do strange punishments sometimes just to get their attention and help them remember. I always say that living in a camper exposes everyone’s “uglies”. There is no going to a bedroom to stew about something. … Read More Discipline gone wrong…
http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?rt=tf_cw&ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fsmitt-20%2F8010%2Fc04c8233-fb45-4ec4-ace5-6827a281aaef&Operation=GetDisplayTemplate Amazon.com Widgets I think my mind is still in that “new baby fog”. It takes a good year for it to clear. So, that is my excuse for why I got us on the wrong road leaving Lost Dutchman State Park. I had studied the map quite a bit before we left the campground… Read More We were very lost, Helen (our GPS) was saying go one way, but I was sure we could go another way….
We had a great time at Lost Dutchman State Park, southeast of Phoenix. It has some nice, private sites but no hook ups. We were very ready for some privacy and family time. Doing volunteer work for 4 months, we needed a break. This was a great place to do it. Although, I learned that… Read More Lost Dutchman State Park, AZ
I have to make this one short. I only have 30 minutes left on my laptops battery. We are at a campground that is $15 a night with no hookups! It does have a bath house and nice trails, though. The quiet hours start at 9pm and go until 8am. That means no generator. Now,… Read More Camping with no electric, water, or sewer proves to be difficult
We love to dress up when we go to historical places or just for fun. It helps the kids feel a part of history instead of a spectator. So, we loaded up in the van and headed deeper into the desert. The Renaissance Festival south of Phoenix was a lot of fun. The kids enjoyed… Read More Renaissance Festival, Phoenix Arizona
The Lemonade Digest 