In 1993 our family went on holiday to Yosemite National Park. My oldest son Brian, hiked up to Half Dome. He was sixteen years old and took risks that should of put me in the nut house many times over. At the time I thought it was a great experience; that he was now part of an elite group of people who had actually hiked Half Dome. I even bought him a ridiculously expensive T-shirt that said, "I ... continue reading...
San Francisco Road Trip – Day 2 – Breakfast
A "Let’s Never Do This Again" Moment! This morning the boys and I walked over to the breakfast room at our hotel. It was a darling little sunroom that over looked the ocean in San Simeon. I sat the babies down at the table in front of the fireplace, each with a sweet roll, while I prepared toast and cereal. While the bread was toasting, I delivered bowls of cheerios swimming in nice cold milk ... continue reading...
Motel Nauvoo
On February 8, 2007, in Wellington Florida, NY and I loaded our car, climbed in with maps and tour books in hand, and headed for California. We stopped to visit many places along the way one of which was Nauvoo Illinois. Nauvoo an absolutely delightful place to visit is located on the bend of the Mississippi River. We planned on staying only a day or two but we were having such an enjoyable time ... continue reading...
Cruising
Have you ever gone on a cruise? Where did you go and which cruise line did you take? NY and I went on a Caribbean cruise during our honeymoon. We had an incredible time. NY, who has traveled the world many times, loved not having to worry about hotel, car rental, restaurant and flight reservations. My favorite land excursion was Sting Ray City in the Cayman Islands. ... continue reading...
Todd and Cairns
Cairns, Australia October 2007 ... continue reading...