Never underestimate the therapeutic power of driving and listening to very loud music. — Unknown Our bags were packed for Plan B Part 2 of our vacation. We were on our way to find Helen! (If you’re wondering why it was Plan B click here to read last week’s post.) The GPS was guiding us but our…
Road Trip: High Falls Park
One of my favorite childhood memories is the time I spent exploring in the woods around my house. I still think about it often. Even now spending time outdoors is one of my favorite, most life-giving activities, when I take time to do it. I vowed this year that I’d get back to spending time…
Where To Eat and Thrift Near Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Alabama
Deciding where to eat and thrift is one of my favorite parts of planning a road trip. I Google, read reviews and plan our route around good places to eat and thrift. There are so many great places to eat and shop near Orange Beach and Gulf Shores and you probably already have your list…
The Important Lesson I Learned at the Country Music Hall of Fame
I’m not a country music fan but I have season tickets to the Country Music Hall of Fame. I’ve been wooed across the state line twice in 5 months to wander the halls with fans from around the globe. In case you’re wondering what would compel such strange behavior I have a few words for…
Vintage Pickin’ Spring Barn Sale: What You Need to Know
It’s Vintage Pickin’ time! Eric and I have been to the Vintage Pickin Barn Sale twice (Spring and Fall) and had a blast both times! The spring sale is May 3-4 and we already have our tickets! This post is a recap of our experience in case you’re thinking about going. I take lots of…
Cave Spring + Rome, Georgia Day Trip
Cave Spring and Rome, Georgia have been on our list of places to explore for a while. They’re both beautiful cities with lots to see and do within an hour of our home in Jacksonville, Alabama. After our usual date day launch breakfast at Waffle House we meandered slowly toward Cave Spring traveling northeast through…
Rocket City Marathon 2015
Huntsville, Alabama is a beautiful city with plenty of attractions and lots of ways to celebrate the Christmas season. We were there recently to cheer for our favorite runner in the Rocket City Marathon. The night before the race, Maddie, Caleb and I enjoyed the Tinsel Trail at Big Spring Park since it was just…