Lake Colorado City State Park, which is situated off of I-20 about half way between Abilene, TX and Midland, TX, is a bit of a diamond in the rough. Lake levels are low in this part of Texas, as it has been hit hard by drought the last several years. As of March 19,... Continue Reading →
Some think we're crazy, Some think we're not. Some think we've lost our minds. Some want what we've got. What you think of us is not important. Please listen to what I have to share. This life is temporary and fleeting. It is time for us to care. Life is too short not to live.... Continue Reading →
We claimed our home school Spring Break this week, March 14-18th. What a great week. Unlike our Pre-Spring Break Adventure to Lake Brownwood, the weather has been gorgeous and we have spent every day playing outside! We are at Lake Arrowhead State Park located just south of Wichita Falls, TX. We have a great... Continue Reading →
We started our Spring Break a few days early because we could. The kids crammed on Wednesday to get all of the "important stuff" done. So, we took Thursday and Friday before the week were were claiming for Spring Break off of school work. But...I feel like we got ripped off! We were camping at... Continue Reading →
I have wanted to visit Palo Duro Canyon for a long time! Did you know it is the second largest canyon in North America? You almost think it's a joke as you drive through mile after mile of flat, boring, ranch land. There is no way the pictures I've seen online could exist in such... Continue Reading →
My preteen daughter is a treasure. She is passionate, loving, loves to cuddle, loves to learn new things, is crafty, loves an adventure, loves her family and a few close friends, and loves Jesus with all her heart. She is still a little girl, but is more mature than many adults I know. She loves... Continue Reading →
Have you ever participated in a “Destination Unknown”? We did it a few times in my church youth group when I was a teenager. We all loaded up in a bus with a sack lunch and tried to guess for the next 2 hours where on earth they were taking us…it’s good fun! No, seriously,... Continue Reading →
Ever had one of those days when you lose perspective? When you get frustrated because things didn't go exactly as you had hoped and planned? Me too! I know I'm not alone in this. Help me out here! That was the last couple of weeks for me. When we first chose this lifestyle of living,... Continue Reading →
How do you celebrate Valentine's Day? With your significant other? As a family? Date night? Movie at home? A getaway? Valentine's Day is one of those days that makes you feel really loved and cared for or completely depressed, depending upon your life situation and circumstances. In our house, I've always had a huge conviction... Continue Reading →
Have you ever just had a tough day? You know…one of those days when you just want to pull the covers back over your head and pretend like you aren’t there for the whole day? Today has been one of those days. My step-daughter, Vicky, has been sick for two months, and has spent the... Continue Reading →
Our Moving House 