Our North Carolina Road Trip [Day One]

The day had arrived, the car was packed, maps where folded and ready for access when needed.  A full tank of gas and two girls ready for an adventure. Our plans to drive to North Carolina have been in the planning stages for months.  It was my 19 year old daughter’s dream to go to

how we saved $3400 in one year

So here’s the story… In May of 2011 my husband and I were on our way to see our grandson’s dedication. We were 4 hours into our typical 6 hour drive to the Texas Hill Country, when I realized something was different. My husband of  27 years was not acting as usual.  Something was missing,

no alarm needed

No alarm needed for this week due to Spring break. No vacation plans for this family though, but who needs a vaca when we get a whole week of… no alarms no 7 am work out for my son no 6 am making lunch and breakfast for son getting up when my body has had

I Want A Do Over!

Wouldn’t that be divine?   To realize that you’ve have messed up, see the error, go back and edit. Not possible I know, that is why sincere apologies are so important, because you don’t get to remove your foot from you mouth, heal a broken heart or undo spoken words.   You can only humbly apologize

Deer X-ing Texas Route 16….Yikes!

Might want to slow down to let this one cross…no…maybe you should pull over and marvel at this amazing piece of art! Taking the word “recycled” to heart. This pair of artists have created a jaw dropping exhibit that sits just to the north of Kerrville on Rt. 16 at the entrance of the Lehmann

Interesting Sights on the Road…

Summertime is the time for most families to travel. Vacations, visiting family, camps and just good ole family time! Most travel by plane to get to their destinations. Our family prefers to drive…well I do anyway, because I can’t resist the temptation of stopping at every little antique shop along the way. And not to