In our third year of 50 in 5, May 2019 – May 2020, we visited 12 new states (with return trips in NC and TN) as well as Washington, D.C.,…
New York City, before
Years ago, I planned to use this space primarily to write posts about each of our 50 in 5 travels. Maybe I’d build a big audience. Maybe I’d become a…
Farewell, Spring 2023
Spring was a breath of fresh air! I bet you hear that a lot, don’t you? This season felt lighter than any I can remember in recent years. I embraced…
Farewell, Winter 2023
I may have claimed this before, but this time I promise it is true: I have never been so happy to see a season end. My life has changed dramatically…
Sweet sixteen
My stepdaughter turns 16 tomorrow, and our family surprised her by dressing up as ourselves at 16 for her birthday party over the weekend. It brought back waves of nostalgia….
2022 in 12 photos
Oooh, this year was a doozy. I started 2022 assuming it would be the very best year to date. I was planning a fun winter escape to Florida for Brandon’s…