Category Archives: Travel

Summertime Ramblings

Posted on 1 July 2011 by Valarie

After we got somewhat settled in here in Austin, I got with a couple of the moms who are in charge of our homeschool support group and offered to create a yearbook. They thought it was a great idea, and … Continue reading →

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Memory Lane

Posted on 7 May 2011 by Valarie

I have been in North Carolina all week, and it has been such an odd experience!  I have traveled 1100 miles, and yet, I feel so at home here, that it feels very much like I’ve not gone anywhere at … Continue reading →

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Big Jealousy

Posted on 10 March 2011 by Valarie

Kendall’s Godmother, Emily, is sending him and Lishi to Ireland for a wedding gift.  They will be leaving in six days! Emily has sent a detailed itinerary in the form of a PowerPoint Presentation, and I was sharing it with … Continue reading →

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Austin

Posted on 15 July 2010 by Valarie

Alex and I got to Austin on Tuesday afternoon.  It is, ah, much bigger than I remembered! We are staying with my friend, the amazing Donna F., who is treating us like royalty! We started the house-hunting process right away, … Continue reading →

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Airport Duty

Posted on 9 June 2010 by Valarie

So tomorrow morning we are going to get up very early and leave out by 8:00 a.m. to get Alex to the Charlotte airport.  His flight leaves at 11:33 a.m. and he will arrive in Denver early tomorrow afternoon.  After … Continue reading →

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Shooting Skeet

Posted on 10 March 2009 by Valarie

Okay, I finally got the pictures off of James’ camera, so if anyone wants to see some really scary pictures of Kendall, Alex and Joey (and, yeah, okay, me, too!) with shotguns, click here:  Flickr.  It was a blast (pun … Continue reading →

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West Texas

Posted on 10 March 2009 by Valarie

So we got into Arlington Friday afternoon, and spent time with our friends, the Bakers.  Cathy and I have been friends since 7th grade, and it is always wonderful to get to hang out with her!  Her sister, Lola, came … Continue reading →

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Headed for Texas

Posted on 4 March 2009 by Valarie

So tomorrow morning, bright and early, we are headed out to Texas to spend Spring Break with Gaylon.  The kids are really excited, and I know I will be, too, once the driving part is over!  We are going to … Continue reading →

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Images from the Road

Posted on 24 August 2008 by Valarie

I just wanted to let everybody know that I have finally finished uploading all the pictures I took along the way and while we were in Texas this month.  If you just click on one of the pictures on the … Continue reading →

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Home At Last

Posted on 14 August 2008 by Valarie

We finally got home from Texas yesterday.  My aunt is doing much better, although she is not out of the woods yet.  I am so glad that we went to see her!  She is so precious to me. I do … Continue reading →

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Some Like It Hot

Posted on 9 August 2008 by Valarie

Last night, we got to eat Mexican food.  At La Bodega on Big Spring Street in Midland. REAL Mexican food!!!  Tex-Mex.  The stuff that God eats.  After eating “Mexican Food” in North Carolina for 14 years, it is always a … Continue reading →

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Texas

Posted on 9 August 2008 by Valarie

We got to Midland, Texas on Wednesday.  Even though I grew up in this part of the country, I am still always shocked to see how FLAT and BROWN it is here.  There just are not any hills or trees. … Continue reading →

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We’re On Our Way

Posted on 5 August 2008 by Valarie

So yesterday we drove all the way to Canton, Mississippi. Yeah, it’s a really long drive.  But, the weather was great and the kids got along great, so all is well.  I chose Canton because it is the little town … Continue reading →

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Gatlinburg Weekend

Posted on 6 July 2008 by Valarie

Gaylon and I had an amazing weekend in Gatlinburg!  We stayed at the Edgewater Hotel, which was okay.  The elevators were agonizingly s-l-o-w.  But the view from our 8th floor room was awesome! The staff was very nice, friendly and … Continue reading →

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Headed for the Hills

Posted on 3 July 2008 by Valarie

So we took the kids to camp last Saturday!  You would think it would be nice and quiet around here, but so far, that’s not really been the case.  We  had people here working on the rock on our front … Continue reading →

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