Why we do what we do

DH, Pearl and I just got back from 2 weeks away.



This was our rig. Our truck and a borrowed fifth wheel from a friend.

It was an awesome trip filled with family, friends, and adventures. We came away glad to come home, but seriously thinking that we will get one for family in the future. We loved being able to set up our "home" and DH could work during the week and we could both drive on the weekends and visit our loved ones.

Some of the few dear faces from our travels:



Pearl's birthday cookout at our campsite. Watermelon, s'mores, cupcakes, etc. all with her cousins. (Two pictured here)



Pearl with her new buddy, Greta. Greta's mom and I went to grade school together and they now live within a few miles of cousins we were visiting. We had a lovely lunch together:)



DH with his Goddaughter Molly. The first time they actually get to meet. You should have heard the sweet giggles coming from her and Pearl. They switched dads at one point and we getting tossed in the air and somersaults. They loved it!

So this is why we do what we do...to cultivate and nourish relationships. A little crazy to plan a "last minute" RV roadtrip, but we had a blast:)

A few days R and R

We spent the past few days attending a friends' wedding and getting together with DH's family down near Disney. Lots of fun was had by all!!









We also celebrated Pearl's 2nd birthday a few days early so we could share that with family. Sweetness= our time together and the cupcakes:)

On the Lake

This past week we headed to the Land of 10,000 lakes, Minnesota. We went for my family's reunion and had a blast!

We flew into Minneapolis and spent an afternoon at the Mall of America before making the 3 hour drive to the Lake.



We spent a lot of time visiting with family and enjoying the water. Pearl caught her first fish, played on the beach, and enjoyed her many cousins. We had over 70 people there and we were missing a few families. Lots of littles running around!



One of my cousins planned to have her wedding at the reunion so folks wouldn't have to try and plan for two trips. It was lovely and worked out so well. She was a beautiful bride and we had a lot of fun.



Now we're home regrouping before the next summer adventure:)