Lumpy Potatoes: July 2012

When I lived in the UK, nearly 8 years ago, I'll never forget the questions I was most asked, by the British people:
"Have you been to California?"
"Have you been to Florida?"
and
"Have you been to New York City?"

My answer (at the time) to all of the questions, was, "No". I was a midwestern girl who grew up in Texas. I was the eldest of four and the vacationing we did do, amounted to a three hour drive to Camp Possom Kingdom every now and then and the twice a year road trip to Nebraska to visit the family. When I would tell them, I hadn't been these places I would always get a sort-of bewildered look. They never could understand how I could live in the United States my whole life and not travel within its borders! I wonder what they thought of people whom have never even left their home state, or been on an airplane as an adult? We all know there are LOTS of these people hanging around! I, in fact was one of them for some time. The only boundary I knew, was the ones we could afford to take as a family.

As an adult I've vowed that my children, will be QUITE a bit more well-traveled than I. This summer I took Liam (7 months old at the time) on a road trip to Texas. The 9 hour trip, took me 13! ha ha I simply stopped every time baby needed a break from the carseat! It was a lot less stressful that way! My dad and stepmom live in a little town called Electra. It is not the town I grew up in, but is good to visit them every now and then.

After that, I was lucky enough to go spend a week vacationing with my brother's wonderful family in St. Petersburg Florida. I took baby with me. It was his first airplane ride, and his first time at a beach. (My oldest spends every summer with her dad, fabulous step-momma and new brother in North Florida). I can't wait for her to get back, so we can go on our family camping trip. We'd like to go to the Dakota's or Wyoming in mid-August. VERY excited!

Here are some pictures from the lil trips we've taken so far!

Enjoy!

AND.....get out there and go places! You can always make more money...you can't always make more memories, so make them while you can! :)

Playing drums with Pipa!