It’s no secret that I love to travel. My husband jokes that I start planning my next vacation when I go on vacation, and it’s hard to argue that because well…. it’s kind of true! It always gives me something to look forward to. We did go to Key West in October right after Hurricane […]
Spring of Missouri 2018 is quickly becoming one for the record books. All spring, Missourians have waited with bated breath to see a peak of sunshine, notice a little greenery start to appear on the trees, have a morning we didn’t have to go out in our parka. It’s been a long time comin’ ya’ll, […]
Good morning and Happy Sunday! I hope everyone has plans to relax today and spend time with the ones you love and with the Lord (if that’s your thing of course; and it is mine so I’ll be heading to our dear little church here soon!). I love looking through old pictures of adventures that […]
In the heart of the state of Missouri, just on the other side of the river, you’ll find the capital city, Jefferson City. I wasn’t born in Jeff City and I don’t live there now but I did spend many adult years as a Jeff City resident. My kids were born in Jeff City, […]
On this dreary, cloudy, chilly, snowy, blustery sort of day, here in the middle of Missouri, I can’t help but let my mind wander to all the activities I’ve already got mentally marked on my calendar for this upcoming summer. I love the beach and I love the mountains, but there’s just something about a […]
We have three children. They range in ages from 6 years old, 4 years old, and 1 year. Do you know what that means? I’ll tell you what that means….. We never get any time alone anymore. Like, ever. As dear to me as my children are, I can’t help but crave some down time […]
Once there was a tale, of a gal who loved to travel and tell her stories to all those in the land. And then, she got pregnant and bore her third child. So lived the tale of the girl who loved to travel and tell her stories…….. There’s a chance I’m being slightly melodramatic but […]
This year, I totally outdid myself for Robby’s Father’s Day gift. After years of him talking about taking flying lessons, I arranged a short, introductory flight with Jefferson City Flying Services. I contacted the Flight School via e-mail and received a call back within a couple hours. Since Robby has a fear of heights […]
Kayaking. What a beautiful word. Peaceful, adventurous, quiet, simple, gentle, relaxing. When I think of my kayak, this plethora of visions run through my mind. My love affair with paddling started some 8ish years ago when an old co-worker was kind enough to offer up his set of kayaks for us to take out for […]
Hiking…. Hiking with small kids…. One of those sounds like a great thing to do in Colorado and one sounds like a death sentence? Right? Just a few weeks ago I had the absolute pleasure of going out to Colorado to not only see my beautiful sister tie the knot but also to spend […]
As most of you know, several weeks ago I ventured to the Big Easy to attend a conference for work. I was more than happy to go as I not only love learning but also love seeing new places. And surprisingly enough, out of all the places in the South I’ve been, NOLA wasn’t one […]
Last week, I had the pleasure of traveling to New Orleans to attend a conference for work. I did not, however, have the pleasure of waking up at 2:30am on Monday to get myself to the airport for my flight. Ugh. I had never been to New Orleans and absolutely adore “The South” so I […]
Several years ago when the hubs and I were making one of our notorious drives through the countryside searching for land to purchase and make our “home” we drove through Hartsburg, Missouri . It just so happened that it was dinner time, and it just so happened that we were super hungry, and it just […]
If you’ve read into my blog much at all, you’ll easily see that I’m just a little obsessed with Key West. We just got back from our fourth trip, so prepare yourself for another round of endless Key West posts;-) Don’t say I didn’t warn you…… Our first night on the island, we got in super […]
Back in December, several weeks before Christmas, I realized it was SEVERAL WEEKS BEFORE CHRISTMAS!!! Panic quickly set in, the morning I heard on the radio just how little time I had to get my shopping done, cookies made, gifts wrapped and holiday party hosted. This also happened to be the week that I was having […]
I’ve had a hard time writing lately. Although I have been working on this story intermittently for months now, my heart just hasn’t had the time or effort to give this the attention it needed. Between starting a new job, my mother falling and breaking her hip, having surgery, spending a month in rehab, and […]
Originally Published June 21, 2015; Updated Version Published July 28, 2021 There’s a nasty little rumor going around about my beloved island of Key West, Florida…. “Key West beaches are not good.” Yes, indeed, I have read this time and time again on numerous local travel Facebook groups and across different sites on the web. […]
For anybody who’s perused through my blog and seen past posts, you’ve noticed that I’m just a little obsessed with Key West, FL. We just got back from our third trip last month and every time I go, I’m reminded all over again just why I love that tiny, southernmost US island. I really don’t […]
How did our world ever come to this? Charging fees for our checked in bags?!?! It’s atrocious but I definitely don’t see it going away. So the world of travelers is just going to have to get used to it. We just returned from our much anticipated trip to Key West several weeks ago. I […]
Congratulations!!!! You’re traveling to Key West. You’re about to embark on a grand adventure of sun and sea and the biggest party in the US. Listen, I’m here to help you on your journey. The hubs and I rented hotels during our prior trips to the United States’ Southernmost Island but this trip around, we’ve opted to rent […]
