We bought this 1971 Golden Falcon in 2013. It was a family project. We ripped out the large couch (which had been stuffed on one wall) with a chain saw. The 14′ by 8′ travel trailer worked perfectly for electricity, but could not sleep a family of four–mom, dad and two boys. Jerry, my husband,…
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When Storm Troopers Invade Your Bedroom
Storm Troopers in the Bedroom, Oh My! When Storm Troopers invade you bedroom you duck under the covers as they are likely carrying Nerfguns set to stun! A true delight in my house is my youngest son’s love of costumes. For many years I went everywhere with a superhero. Batman, Spiderman, Cap tainAmerica, Superman or…
Sock Fight! 3 Active Family Fun Games
Sock Fight! Active Family Fun! It all started with my Mom. I came around the corner at age 9 or 10 and thump! I got hit with a sock bundle. What? My quiet, 5’3″ mother stood in front of a pile of socks getting ready to hit me again. Ahhh! I ran looking for a bundle of…
What Two Days With A U-Haul Taught Me about God
A blown engine in Amarillo on a family road trip left the boys and I stranded for a few days. Triple A showed up quickly, assuring me a quick fix. The mechanic thought different. J. C. of Gene Messer Ford brainstormed solutions, called friends in the business trying to get us a rental truck, and finally…
Most Remote Monastery In Americas
My pilgrimages to the distant desert location started in the late 90’s. A friend spoke mystically about a remote monastery called Christ in the Desert in New Mexico. In college a world religion professor invited all his students to experience one night in a monastery in Southwest Missouri. I have forgotten the name of the…
Modeling Positive Problem Solving During Family Travel
Family Travel Creates Space For Learning to Problem Solve: Part 2 Honey, I called a Tow Truck I love the wind shield time I get with the boys when we travel as a family. In fact, I ban all electronics in the car other than shared radio of audio books. Family Travel is one of…
Honey, I called a Tow Truck-Family Travel
Family Travel has its trying moments. With a heat index of over 100 degrees Amarillo Texas is no place to get stuck without AC. The boys an I decided to just tough it out until we got to my folks house in Tyler, Texas. The poor old truck had other ideas. A Warning Sign I…
Cooling off With Zapata Falls A Family Friendly Hike
Go through a cave to climb into a waterfall for the price of only a ¼ mile hike? Count me in! I was a little suspicious when the guide suggested that we do the Zapata Falls hike during the heat of the day. Even in the Colorado 90 degrees is hot! The entrance to Zapata…
Joyous Summer Travel Adventure!
Time escapes us all! This summer the boys and I are on a journey to capture time. We set an ambitious travel plan, Colorado to Georgia in 6 weeks. Hauling a 1971 travel trailer down through the Southwest into Texas is the first leg of the trip. This journey is about transitions, changes and new…
Two Month Travel Adventure: Travel with the Kids
The Joyous Family is off on a two month travel adventure. Looking at Elijah (9) and Wesley (11), I just could not wait any longer. My sweet boys were becoming young men and their personal schedules were trumping family scheduling. Previously, I thought 11 &13 would be ideal ages for a long road trip in…