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The Gradybunch, well the Gradybunch MOM has been just trying to stay WARM this winter! The BUNCH would run around barefoot in the snow if I would let them! Me? Feet up by the fireplace, coffee cup on the arm of the chair, a knitting project on the needles, or a good book in hand.Continue reading “Y’all, its cold!”

We are gardening Playing in the creek Raising baby chicks and a quail, unexpectedly, for a neighborhood who is out of town. They are really well behaved. Look at them lined up and quiet! Exploring flower gardens Reading lots of books and trying every size, sauce base, and topping Amazing Pizza Company makes Having weeklyContinue reading “Hope you guys are having a great summer so far!!”

We are NOT travel agents, but we love to vacation and are creating a friends list of a small handful of people who would like first dibs on deals we find that we can not take advantage of ourselves. The way we think will work best for everyone is to create an email list ofContinue reading “Would you like to vacation in nice resorts with all the amenities at an affordable price like we do?”

Well, this was the LAST DAY of our cross country trip! Whew! Can’t believe it’s over. But so glad to be home! We headed to the Vegas strip. What a blessing to have found free parking at Mandalay Bay. Maybe because it was Sunday. We got a mid morning snack. 😂 The girls don’t likeContinue reading “Day 63”

It’s hard to believe that tomorrow is the last day of our trip. We really enjoyed exploring Red Rock Canyon today. It is a short 25 minute trip from Downtown Vegas. These sandstone formations are incredible. And they are a lot bigger up close than they look from a distance. Mimi and Becca climbed toContinue reading “Day 62”

A bit of home came to us for a few days. Our friends from NC visited! It was nice spending time with them and seeing sites together neither of us had seen before. We finally washed our car. Found an awesome car wash with power air guns. The kids mostly played. The girls were excitedContinue reading “Day 59-61”

Zion National Park This is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen! Let me just give you one bit of advice, maybe two. Plan at least one day AHEAD, before you drive up to the park like a dear in headlights thinking you’ll just drive in and drive around and see what youContinue reading “Day 58”

The Valley of Fire in Nevada This was definitely one of our favorites! Unbelievable rock formations and sand. The colors are beautiful. And we saw wild Big horn sheep!!!! Becca at the Beehives So many caves and shady spots The sand is incredible. Warm on top, cool a few inches down, and so fine! PurpleContinue reading “Day 57”

We are kind of stuck in a Vegas sandwich this week. Hard to explain except to say; I don’t want to be here but have to because of our flight home situation. Anyway… We are trying to find kid friendly places and make the most of it. The resort pool is nice. There is aContinue reading “Day 56”

Sequoia National Park Wow! This is a must! We got to walk among giants!!! I mean HUGE trees, in a magical forest. Be prepared for a long, windy road up and down. I don’t know why I was expecting to find giant trees in a valley, but, no no, they won’t grow in a valley.Continue reading “Day 55”