When you think about leisurely flying a kite, what images come to mind? Sunny skies with a nice breeze? Traipsing through an open field or perhaps on a beach? What about bundled up in winter gear on a frozen lake in Middle America? That last scenario seems a bit out of the … [Read more...] about Color the Wind Kite Festival in Clear Lake, Iowa
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National Park Service Units of the Midwest: The Great Plains States
Just because my second child is due in about two months doesn't mean I'm not constantly thinking about travel. Assuming that the baby and I are both healthy, The Working Dad and I are trying to figure into my maternity leave as much travel as possible. When we do hit the road … [Read more...] about National Park Service Units of the Midwest: The Great Plains States
Giving my daughter the gift of travel
My sole purpose for starting this blog a little over two years ago was to prove that my traveling days did not need to come to an end because I was having a child. I think my husband and I have done well in staying true to that objective. I'm still traveling, most times with my … [Read more...] about Giving my daughter the gift of travel
Harvest Tour 2012: Scenes from Franklin County
Harvest Tour 2012 was jam-packed with things to see, places to go, and folks to meet. For a rural county (Franklin) with a small town (Hampton) as its seat, there was a whole lot to photograph. Here are a few photos that didn't make it into my previous blog posts about Harvest … [Read more...] about Harvest Tour 2012: Scenes from Franklin County
Harvest Tour 2012: Day 3
Our final day in Franklin County started out much like the previous morning: sunny and crisp, but just slightly warmer. It was going to be a beautiful day! We shared a delightful brunch at Country Heritage Bed and Breakfast (including delicious biscuits and gravy!) before heading … [Read more...] about Harvest Tour 2012: Day 3
