“I like big buttes and I cannot lie…” I know, I know. It’s not pronounced like butts. It’s actually pronounced bee-ute. A drive through Monument Valley is a fun way to explore another iconic stop in the Southwest U.S....
Our Epic Southwest U.S. Vacation

Ahhhh! I’m finally getting back into a routine and posting to the blog. I have good reason though. Earlier this year we embarked on one of our biggest adventures and decided it was time to sell our home in...
George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Before we moved from Northern Virginia my family (mom, dad, sisters and their families) came for a visit. My 12-year old nephew was an infant the last time we took everyone to George Washington’s Mount Vernon. We were due...
Colonial Williamsburg

Back in November we spent a long weekend exploring America’s Historic Triangle…Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown. In the first of a three-part blog post, below you can read about our day in Colonial Williamsburg. Planning We decided to make use...
The National Cherry Blossom Festival

Have plans for spring break next year? Consider visiting Washington, D.C. for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Now is the time to start thinking about your plans and making your lodging accommodations. I mean, 2017 is flying by! Spring...
Our Total Solar Eclipse Experience

We traveled to Franklin, Kentucky to view the total solar eclipse. This is our experience. We're definitely excited for the next one in 2024.