Travel

  • Utah Adventures!

    After our marathon drive, we made it to the Jones’ house in Harrisburg, Utah.  We love Brent and Marilyn, and have ever since we met them many years ago when we lived in Savannah together.  Arthur was especially excited to… Continue reading

    Utah Adventures!
  • The Marathon Road Trip

    Driving from Pennsylvania to Utah is no joke.  A total of 2069 miles across eight states – and we planned to do it non-stop.  Because of that, we had to be strategic in our preparations.  First, I got advice from… Continue reading

    The Marathon Road Trip
  • Hershey Park Day!

    A few months ago, Kevin let me know that his work was renting out Hershey Park and selling tickets at a discount.  We have all been needing something fun like this, and so we jumped at the chance to do… Continue reading

    Hershey Park Day!
  • Fun in Philly with Matthew & Arthur

    After a wonderfully leisurely Sunday with my brother – sleeping in, church, yummy dinner, hanging out, we woke up early Monday morning, and got ready to head to Philadelphia.  I was not looking forward to driving in Philly – the… Continue reading

    Fun in Philly with Matthew & Arthur
  • Playing with my Brother in DC

    A few weeks go, my little brother, Matthew, called to tell me that he was coming to Philadelphia on a business trip, and wondered if I would be free to get together.  I was so excited – and miraculously, my… Continue reading

    Playing with my Brother in DC
  • Lily’s Amazing Williamsburg Adventure

    When we first registered the kids for school here in Pennsylvania, I was reading on the website that the 8th graders take an “Outbound Trip” to either Boston of Williamsburg.  It sounded so amazing, and I couldn’t believe how lucky… Continue reading

    Lily’s Amazing Williamsburg Adventure
  • Independence Hall with the Reliford Family

    Ever since we told our good friends, the Reliford family, about the Philadelphia Temple open house, they decided to plan a trip out this way.  And we decided to meet them in Philly for some fun while they were visiting.… Continue reading

    Independence Hall with the Reliford Family
  • A Day in D.C.

    One of the things we are so excited about with this move, is living so close to Washington DC, and so we planned a day trip there right away.  We really wanted to go to the temple, and so we… Continue reading

    A Day in D.C.
  • Traveling adventure: Part 8 – Arriving in Pennsylvania

    After leaving Pamela and Cliff’s home in Tennessee, we decided to drive halfway to Pennsylvania, rather than going the entire way in one long day of driving.  Having Kevin and I in separate cars this whole time, really made the… Continue reading

    Traveling adventure: Part 8 – Arriving in Pennsylvania
  • Traveling adventure: Part 7 – Tennessee

    The final real stop on our way to Pennsylvania, was Nashville, Tennessee to visit one of my best friends, and my old college roommate, Pamela.  I was beyond excited to get to spend a few days with her and her… Continue reading

    Traveling adventure: Part 7 – Tennessee