"Let's go camping for vacation this year!" I was five months pregnant with the Middle One. The oldest was two. Kent and I hadn’t been camping since the first year we were married. We'd camped at lots of places...
We all love a beach trip, but going to the beach when your child is not yet kindergarten age can look much different than when you went with your spouse alone. Before hubby and I headed out for our...
"Welcome to Alaska! Sorry about the mosquitoes. Would you like something to swat them with?" Our taxi driver put our luggage into the trunk and offered us what looked like a cross between a pickleball paddle and a badminton...
After four days in Talkeetna, we headed for Anchorage to wrap up our 40th Anniversary trip. Our train was scheduled to depart at 5:30 pm. We caught a ride with Charlie, a local campground host who shuttles travelers in...
I have enjoyed many theme park trips over the years. A couple of years ago I set my sights on taking a family trip to Dollywood. It's about a 5.5-hour drive (with favorable traffic through Atlanta) from Lee County,...
Grab your shades, water bottles, and sense of adventure—RushSouth Whitewater Park in Columbus, Georgia offers a perfect day packed with family thrills with something for all ages! Just a short drive from the Auburn-Opelika area for a day full...
School’s out! For me these words have always ushered in my favorite time of the year. The kids were home and we had lots of unstructured family time. “What’re we gonna do today?” wasn’t usually a problem because there...
Parenthood
Our Summer Survival Strategy
Summer is here whether I like it or not. Admittedly, it’s not my favorite season, but I’m both excited and a bit nervous about...
