Road Trip to Texas

We were low key thrilled when Jeremiah let us know in early summer 2022 that he wanted to move home and regroup. He loved living in Texas, but wanted to be able to focus more on getting a degree and a career, so, he made a wise choice to move home and reset. Peter and I decided to make the drive together and visit some new places along the way. Because one of my bucket list items is to visit every state capitol building, we thought stops in Phoenix, Santa Fe and Oklahoma City were in order. Of course, we lived in the Phoenix area for over 5 years, but can you believe we never went to the capitol building? I know. But, this was a great opportunity to do that. It was a blast! And, really set off the exploring/traveling bug in both Peter and myself. Who knows, this blog might turn into an account of the traveling we do. Stay tuned.

Some highlights from our trip with Santa Fe's Loretto chapel, yummy New Mexican food, Oklahoma City memorial site and our favorite San Antonio beers. We will miss having a reason to visit Texas, but I know I want to go back and explore more of Austin at some point. 

There are some pretty parts of AZ!  Payson.

First meal: Enchiladas for Peter and Pozole for me. Green and red sauce for NM flair.

Oldest church in the U.S!

The capitol building was closed, but I'm still counting it!

Waco

My fave beer!

Re-Capping August, September and October 2022

I was really trying to not let more than 6 months pass in between posts, but, alas, LIFE. Besides, this blog is really going to change from here on out as we enter a whole new stage of parenting. They are both adults now! And, I can only post so many updates that involve dogs, beach walks, wine tasting and Disneyland. 😆

August was a fairly average month. Alayna started senior year of high school, I went to Santa Cruz and and Disneyland. Beach walks and sunsets in between. As always, Ezra's birthday and Eternity day get their own post.

With my fave kid at the Boardwalk

Sunset

Senior Year!

Seeing Jim Gaffigan

Disneyland goodness

September meant a trip to San Diego for me and a senior photo shoot for Alayna. 

Carlsbad fun

Dessert Wins

Always a Paloma over a Margarita

San Diego

Home

Fall means apple crisps

And yummy homemade lasagna

On to October. Our roadtrip to Texas will get its own post. Otherwise October involved a trip to Portland for me (yes, I travel a lot), Halloween fun and sunset walks at home. It's the best time of year here.

Favorite Place...

Goonies never say die

Best ice cream, fresh from the creamery

Our old backyard; Oh, how I miss it!

Friends♡

Hiking with Maria is my fave

This is where I belong

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