Category Archives: Travel

Austin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Georgia On My Mind

I am very excited to be headed down to Georgia in the morning to do a bit of research. My mother’s great-grandmother was Eulalie Boggs, and her family was from Oglethorpe County, Georgia. My mission tomorrow and the next day … Continue reading

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Greetings From Indiana

Well, I am up in Indiana with a friend who needs me to be a character witness for him in court tomorrow!  Kendall and I are going to be available to be called to the witness stand to speak on … Continue reading

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