Merry Christmas from sunny Florida! Orlando has been experiencing much warmer temperatures than normal. Throughout the day it was difficult to remember that it was Christmas. You’re not supposed to sweat on Christmas. This morning, we got to sleep…
2015.12.24 Christmas Eve in Florida
The first full day in Orlando is here, and we hit it head on. Today, we split up and conquered Universal and Disney World. The fact that it is Christmas Eve seemed to help keep the crowds down at…
2015.12.23 Auburn and Boiled Peanuts
Last night, KK and Scott arrived in Tuscaloosa a few minutes before midnight. What an exhausting day of driving they endured. But it was all worth it. KK was excited to tell me about the 120 enthusiastic participants he…
2015.12.22 Wagons Ho
About a year ago, the Union High School marching band, the Renegade Regiment, was selected to march in the Orlando Citrus Parade on December 30. Much like the band’s visit to the Macy’s Parade two years ago, the entire…
2015.07.03 Bear Lake Hike and Estes Park
The moment we decided on Alberta Falls for our family hike yesterday, Miles asked to go on a hike that was a little more challenging. We spent some time yesterday looking at the reviews for various hikes, and settled…
2015.07.02 Alberta Falls and Trail Ridge Road
The patio lawn furniture was wet when we got up, prompting some of us to speculate that it had rained overnight. Mallory set us straight by explaining that it was just “mountain dew”. Thank you, Mallory. The main attraction…
2015.07.01 Traveling to Colorado
How does celebrating America’s birthday in the Rocky Mountains sound? It sounded great to our family when KK and PK pitched the idea to us a couple of months ago. We are scheduled for 3 full days in Estes…
2015.06.20 Day 3 at the Hot Rod Reunion
According to the weather forecast, it was expected to rain up until 10am today, so we were not in a hurry to leave the hotel. By the time we got fed and made it to the Hot Rod Reunion,…
2015.06.19 Day 2 at the Hot Rod Reunion
Our gang started the day with breakfast at Bob Evans. Much to KK’s delight, the waitress that he had last year took care of us this morning. At the Hot Rod Reunion, we set up our area, and were…
2015.06.18 Classic Cars and Mammoth Cave
Day 1 of the NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) Hot Rod Reunion in Bowling Green is here, and we wasted no time getting started. Mallory, KK and I left the hotel around 7am to head to the event and…