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Family travel adventures

  • Saving Gracie, Finding Grace

    Sweat was dripping down my face as I swayed side to side, crouching low in the dark. My knees were bent, weight balanced on the balls of my feet, ready for anything. In my head, I could hear my high school tennis coach barking, “Ready position! Always be in ready position!” And I was. This…

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  • Lasts and Firsts: The Souls Within the Walls

    We’re now down to the “last” days. Last weekend in this house.Last Monday in this state.Last grocery run, last leisurely weekend brunch with my girls, last everything. As I drove to my appointments this past weekend, a wave of nostalgia caught me off guard and washed over me with such force that I felt the…

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  • Hope, Coffee, and Camera Deals: One Week to Go

    Last night I stayed up far too late scrolling through Amazon, researching home security systems and cameras for the new house. There are some great deals right now, and with everything going on lately—including that unsettling break-in—we really want to make sure we’re protected and prepared. Still, I knew better. I should have gone to…

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Away we go!

Family travel stories

Join us as we explore new places across the country, sharing our adventures, unexpected surprises, and the lessons learned along the way during our cross-country move from California to Mississippi.

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Follow along as we explore new places, share travel tips, and create memories from coast to coast.