A place to post updates along our journey.
The Sunday after our vacation, we found all the enchanted Fairy doors at Leu Gardens.
22 Aug 2021 - Homeward Bound by Steve NelsonThe last stretch of our trek home started north of Atlanta.
21 Aug 2021 - Out On The Road by Steve NelsonToday we drove from Mount Vernon to Atlanta.
20 Aug 2021 - On The Road Again by Steve NelsonWe started our three day journey back to Oviedo today.
19 Aug 2021 - A Day In Iowa Part Deux by Steve NelsonToday we said goodbye to Russ and Lori and had dinner with Patrick.
18 Aug 2021 - A Day In Iowa by Steve NelsonLinda and Camilla spent the day outside on the deck enjoying the nice weather.
17 Aug 2021 - One Fair Day by Steve NelsonWe ate fair food, saw animals, and rode fair rides at the Iowa State Fair.
16 Aug 2021 - End Of The Line by Steve NelsonToday we departed the California Zephyr in Osceola Iowa.
15 Aug 2021 - A Day On A Train Reboot by Steve NelsonWe spent all day today on the California Zephyr on our way east.
14 Aug 2021 - On The Train Again by Steve NelsonToday we boarded the California Zephyr route from Emeryville, CA to Osceola IA.
13 Aug 2021 - Berkeley Pizza by Steve NelsonOn our last day in the Bay Area we went to Berkeley for pizza at Linda’s brother’s.
12 Aug 2021 - Simply Flowers by Steve NelsonThis post shows some of the flowers and plants we saw at the Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco at Golden Gate Park.
12 Aug 2021 - Return To Muir Woods by Steve NelsonA break from work left a day to go to Muir Woods and the Golden Gate Park.
11 Aug 2021 - Mr. Monk And The Class Reunion by Steve NelsonOn our first full day in San Francisco, Linda and Camilla drove to Berkeley to see Linda’s brother’s family.
10 Aug 2021 - Mr. Monk Goes On Vacation by Steve NelsonWe drove the rest of the way to San Francisco today and ate wood fired pizza around the block from our hotel.
09 Aug 2021 - Where There's Fire by Steve NelsonWe had a long drive from Oceanside, OR to Arcata, CA today. Arcata was a change of plans from our intended stop in Klamath Falls since there are fires in the area. Since the coastal road to Arcata had potential closures, we took the long way through a national forest.
08 Aug 2021 - The Weather Is Beautiful by Steve NelsonOn our last full day in Oceanside, the weather was beautiful. We ate lunch in the village, went hiking back at Cape Meares, played at the beach, and had dinner in the village.
07 Aug 2021 - Goonies Never Say Die by Steve NelsonIn Portland we went to Washington Park where Camilla played on a playground, saw a rose garden, and toured the Japanese gardens. Then we drove to Cannon Beach before returning to Oceanside.
06 Aug 2021 - Rainy Oceanside by Steve NelsonThere was a light rain most of the day before we left for a night in Portland where we saw blue skies and sunshine for the first time in a while.
05 Aug 2021 - Oceanside Day 3 by Steve NelsonWe went to the beach at low tide to explore a little further past the tunnel hoping to find a cave of sea creatures.
04 Aug 2021 - Oceanside Day 2 by Steve NelsonIn the morning, Linda and Camilla went to the beach. In the afternoon, I joined them to go hiking at Cape Meare’s Lighthouse.
03 Aug 2021 - Oceanside Day 1 by Steve NelsonOn our first full day in Oceanside, we walked down to the village for breakfast, explored the beach, and drove to Rockaway Trail Head to see the oldest Cedar in Oregon.
02 Aug 2021 - Leaving Seattle by Steve NelsonWe picked up a rental car, saw Linda’s Aunt and Uncle for lunch, and drove to Oceanside Oregon today.
01 Aug 2021 - A Day In Seattle by Steve NelsonDuring our day in Seattle we walked to the Pike Place Market and the Space Needle.
31 Jul 2021 - Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs by Steve NelsonThe Empire Builder arrived in Seattle a few hours late, but, fortunately the delay was just long enough that when we arrived at our hotel across the street from the King Street Station, we were able to do an early check-in.
30 Jul 2021 - A Day On A Train by Steve NelsonFriday was our full day on the train with meals in the dining car and a few breaks outside at short stops to stretch and get some fresh air.
29 Jul 2021 - Dodge Nature Center by Steve NelsonBefore departing for our train, we met Jared and Stephanie for dinner and a walk around Dodge Nature Center with my sister Christine.
29 Jul 2021 - All Aboard! by Steve NelsonYesterday we boarded train 7 on the Empire Builder route to Seattle at Saint Paul’s Union Depot.
28 Jul 2021 - Where The Wild Things Are by Steve NelsonLinda, Camilla, and Aunt Christine visited the Como Zoo.
27 Jul 2021 - Barbette's And Bruegger's And Carbone's, Oh My! by Steve NelsonThe plan for our third day was to make an early trip to the city lakes for a walk before meeting family and friends for dinner that evening.
26 Jul 2021 - Wildflower by Steve NelsonDriving from Keokuk to St. Paul with a stop in Des Moines completed the final day of our three day trek from Oviedo to the Twin Cities.
25 Jul 2021 - Out On The Road by Steve NelsonA full day of driving brings us to Keokuk, IA.
24 Jul 2021 - Hurry Up and Wait by Steve NelsonOne day of driving complete and two more to go on the first stretch of our journey.
23 Jul 2021 - Ready Steady Go by Steve NelsonTomorrow we set sail for unknown shores as the first day of our month long trip across the country begins.
Monday was a day of rest.
17 Jul 2022 - Salisbury House and Gardens by Steve NelsonSunday morning we toured the Salisbury House of the Weeks family.
17 Jul 2022 - Madison County Winery by Steve NelsonSunday afternoon we attended a surprise birthday party for Linda’s sister at the Madison County Winery.
16 Jul 2022 - Shakespeare On The Lawn by Steve NelsonSaturday night we went to see King Lear on the lawn at the Salisbury house.
15 Jul 2022 - Living History Farms by Steve NelsonWe spent the midday at Living History Farms.
14 Jul 2022 - A Capitol Day by Steve NelsonDes Moines food, Science Center of Iowa, and a quick tour of the State Capitol.
13 Jul 2022 - First In Flight by Steve NelsonCamilla finally got to travel by plane for the first time, flying from Sanford (SFB) to Des Moines (DSM).
10 Jul 2022 - The Naming Of Cats by Steve NelsonPics of the kittens and us and notes on their everyday names.
09 Jul 2022 - Farraginous Life by Steve NelsonPictures of animals, flowers, insects, and fungi.
08 Jul 2022 - Kitty Galore by Steve NelsonPics of just the kittens =^.^=.
04 Jul 2022 - Family For The Fourth by Steve NelsonAunt Christine stayed the weekend in Oviedo on her way to Sanibel.
26 Jun 2022 - Go, Dog. Go! by Steve NelsonPosey and Frankie in cars.
20 Jun 2022 - Invasion of the Kittens by Steve NelsonSomeone brought three kittens to Linda’s work. They have invaded our home :).
19 Jun 2022 - Fathers Day 2022 by Steve NelsonWe took a weekend trip to Sanibel for Fathers Day 2022 to see my parents.
23 May 2022 - Metamorphosis by Steve NelsonLinda rescued more caterpillars this spring which have changed into something else.
The week after our return from vacation we experienced the Scottish Highland Games.
06 Jan 2024 - Home Again Home Again by Steve NelsonOur final day of driving before returning home.
05 Jan 2024 - No Pool For You by Steve NelsonWe drove from Mt. Vernon, IL to McDonough, GA.
04 Jan 2024 - Arch DeluxeWe drove through St. Louis from Iowa to Mt. Vernon, IL.
03 Jan 2024 - Frosty Putt Putt by Steve NelsonIn Iowa we played indoor mini-putt, met baby Bowen, and Camilla made a snowman.
02 Jan 2024 - Botanical For Life by Steve NelsonOur first day in Iowa consisted of going to Brueggar’s Bagels, a shopping mall, the Volvo store, the Botanical Garden, and dinner at Cool Basil.
01 Jan 2024 - I 80 Windmills by Steve NelsonOn New Year’s Day we drove I-80 the rest of the way to Johnston, IA.
31 Dec 2023 - Snow Daze by Steve NelsonOn the second day of a three day drive we made it from DuBois to Chesterton.
30 Dec 2023 - Leaving Stamford by Steve NelsonSaturday we said goodbye to Dentel’s and left Stamford to begin our drive to Des Moines.
29 Dec 2023 - Trumbull Migration by Steve NelsonFriday we drove to Trumbull, CT to check out homes a little further from the cities.
28 Dec 2023 - Ridgefield Reconnaissance by Steve NelsonWe took a day to return to Ridgefield to gather more info about the homes and schools.
27 Dec 2023 - Danbury Disquisition by Steve NelsonWe went for a morning swim in Danbury.
26 Dec 2023 - Let It Snow by Steve NelsonWoke up, it was a Cracker Barrel mornin’!
25 Dec 2023 - Christmas by Steve NelsonMerry Christmas!
23 Dec 2023 - Trans Siberian Golf by Steve NelsonWe kicked off our winter break with the gift of Trans-Siberian Orchestra tickets from Linda’s work.
06 Aug 2023 - Niagara Splash by Steve NelsonGreen screen test; take 2!
01 Jul 2023 - Home Cat Home by Steve NelsonCamilla was anxious to get home to her cats.
30 Jun 2023 - SouthboundWe drove south and found a Bruegger’s Bagel store on the way for lunch.
29 Jun 2023 - FrankWe got an early start on our drive so we could make a 9:40am Frank Lloyd Wright Fallingwater house tour reservation.
28 Jun 2023 - Horseshoe FallsWe ventured out to the falls again for a Behind the Falls tunnel tour today.
27 Jun 2023 - Arcade Falls by Steve NelsonCamilla was tired of swimming so the morning of our checkout from Great Wolf Lodge we played in the arcade before going to a hotel by Niagara Falls.
26 Jun 2023 - Great Wolf Lodge Day by Steve NelsonWe spent one full day at Great Wolf Lodge swimming, sliding, and playing MagicQuest in the hotel.
25 Jun 2023 - Trek To Great Wolf Lodge by Steve NelsonIt took most of a day to drive from Montreal to Niagara Falls.
24 Jun 2023 - Biodome by Steve NelsonWe spent our third full day in Montreal at the Biodome de Montreal.
23 Jun 2023 - Underground by Steve NelsonOn our second full day in Montreal we walked to the underground city and a tourist section of town.
22 Jun 2023 - Basilique by Steve NelsonOn our first full day in Montreal we made two visits to the Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal.
21 Jun 2023 - City Of Mary Or Bust by Steve NelsonWe drove to our first international destination Montreal, founded in 1642 as Ville-Marie, or “City of Mary”.
20 Jun 2023 - Hot In The City by Steve NelsonWe spent a day at the American Museum of Natural History in NYC.
19 Jun 2023 - Wild Things by Steve NelsonThe Stamford Museum & Nature Center is where the wild things are – or at least where the farm things are.
18 Jun 2023 - Maw In Maryland by Steve NelsonNav computer issues meant our shorter driving day wasn’t that short after all.
17 Jun 2023 - The Pebble And The Pancake by Steve NelsonA long day of driving meant rest stops and fast food.
16 Jun 2023 - Nemo's Adventure by Steve NelsonWe began our summer road trip after a Ballet Camp Recital of Nemo’s Adventure.
15 Jun 2023 - Cat Falls by Steve NelsonGreen screen test; take 1!
20 May 2023 - Monster At End by Steve NelsonThere’s a Monster at the End of this Movie!
29 Apr 2023 - Camilla Ba Dilla by Steve NelsonIntroducing Camilla-Ba-Dilla!
15 Apr 2023 - Start A Vet Clinic by Steve NelsonHow to Start a Veterinary Practice
Today’s the Fourth of July.
12 May 2024 - Linda Leu Day by Steve NelsonOn Mother’s Day we went to Leu Gardens after Camilla’s swim lesson.
06 Apr 2024 - Bounce Bounce Splash by Steve NelsonCamilla had friends over for a pool party to celebrate her seventh birthday.
30 Mar 2024 - Chicken Wing Chicken Wing by Steve NelsonLinda’s friend invited us to tour her friends chicken farm in Winter Springs.
23 Mar 2024 - Seven by Steve NelsonAnd then Camilla turned Seven!
22 Mar 2024 - Launch by Steve NelsonOn Thursday and Friday Linda worked so Camilla and I played outside before going to the Launch trampoline park that evening.
21 Mar 2024 - Veg Day by Steve NelsonOn our first day back we focused on preparing our yard for the future late birthday party.
19 Mar 2024 - Beach Dog by Steve NelsonOn our last day we took Frankie with us to the beach.
18 Mar 2024 - Duck Duck Darling by Steve NelsonWe had a full Monday taking a walk, going to Captiva for lunch, and seeing wildlife.
17 Mar 2024 - Hula Poola Patty Day by Steve NelsonThe first day on Sanibel was Saint Patrick’s Day and we relaxed around the house.
16 Mar 2024 - Spring Roll by Steve NelsonOn Saturday we started spring break with a friend’s birthday party at a roller skating rink.
On our last day we took Frankie with us to the beach.
05 Aug 2021 - Oceanside Day 3 by Steve NelsonWe went to the beach at low tide to explore a little further past the tunnel hoping to find a cave of sea creatures.
04 Aug 2021 - Oceanside Day 2 by Steve NelsonIn the morning, Linda and Camilla went to the beach. In the afternoon, I joined them to go hiking at Cape Meare’s Lighthouse.
03 Aug 2021 - Oceanside Day 1 by Steve NelsonOn our first full day in Oceanside, we walked down to the village for breakfast, explored the beach, and drove to Rockaway Trail Head to see the oldest Cedar in Oregon.
02 Aug 2021 - Leaving Seattle by Steve NelsonWe picked up a rental car, saw Linda’s Aunt and Uncle for lunch, and drove to Oceanside Oregon today.
Today we boarded the California Zephyr route from Emeryville, CA to Osceola IA.
13 Aug 2021 - Berkeley Pizza by Steve NelsonOn our last day in the Bay Area we went to Berkeley for pizza at Linda’s brother’s.
12 Aug 2021 - Simply Flowers by Steve NelsonThis post shows some of the flowers and plants we saw at the Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco at Golden Gate Park.
12 Aug 2021 - Return To Muir Woods by Steve NelsonA break from work left a day to go to Muir Woods and the Golden Gate Park.
11 Aug 2021 - Mr. Monk And The Class Reunion by Steve NelsonOn our first full day in San Francisco, Linda and Camilla drove to Berkeley to see Linda’s brother’s family.
10 Aug 2021 - Mr. Monk Goes On Vacation by Steve NelsonWe drove the rest of the way to San Francisco today and ate wood fired pizza around the block from our hotel.
09 Aug 2021 - Where There's Fire by Steve NelsonWe had a long drive from Oceanside, OR to Arcata, CA today. Arcata was a change of plans from our intended stop in Klamath Falls since there are fires in the area. Since the coastal road to Arcata had potential closures, we took the long way through a national forest.
Green screen test; take 2!
15 Jun 2023 - Cat Falls by Steve NelsonGreen screen test; take 1!
20 May 2023 - Monster At End by Steve NelsonThere’s a Monster at the End of this Movie!
29 Apr 2023 - Camilla Ba Dilla by Steve NelsonIntroducing Camilla-Ba-Dilla!
On Saturday we started spring break with a friend’s birthday party at a roller skating rink.
13 Jan 2024 - Highland Boulders And Sheep by Steve NelsonThe week after our return from vacation we experienced the Scottish Highland Games.
06 Jan 2024 - Home Again Home Again by Steve NelsonOur final day of driving before returning home.
05 Jan 2024 - No Pool For You by Steve NelsonWe drove from Mt. Vernon, IL to McDonough, GA.
04 Jan 2024 - Arch DeluxeWe drove through St. Louis from Iowa to Mt. Vernon, IL.
01 Jan 2024 - I 80 Windmills by Steve NelsonOn New Year’s Day we drove I-80 the rest of the way to Johnston, IA.
31 Dec 2023 - Snow Daze by Steve NelsonOn the second day of a three day drive we made it from DuBois to Chesterton.
30 Dec 2023 - Leaving Stamford by Steve NelsonSaturday we said goodbye to Dentel’s and left Stamford to begin our drive to Des Moines.
26 Dec 2023 - Let It Snow by Steve NelsonWoke up, it was a Cracker Barrel mornin’!
25 Dec 2023 - Christmas by Steve NelsonMerry Christmas!
01 Jul 2023 - Home Cat Home by Steve NelsonCamilla was anxious to get home to her cats.
30 Jun 2023 - SouthboundWe drove south and found a Bruegger’s Bagel store on the way for lunch.
29 Jun 2023 - FrankWe got an early start on our drive so we could make a 9:40am Frank Lloyd Wright Fallingwater house tour reservation.
28 Jun 2023 - Horseshoe FallsWe ventured out to the falls again for a Behind the Falls tunnel tour today.
27 Jun 2023 - Arcade Falls by Steve NelsonCamilla was tired of swimming so the morning of our checkout from Great Wolf Lodge we played in the arcade before going to a hotel by Niagara Falls.
26 Jun 2023 - Great Wolf Lodge Day by Steve NelsonWe spent one full day at Great Wolf Lodge swimming, sliding, and playing MagicQuest in the hotel.
25 Jun 2023 - Trek To Great Wolf Lodge by Steve NelsonIt took most of a day to drive from Montreal to Niagara Falls.
24 Jun 2023 - Biodome by Steve NelsonWe spent our third full day in Montreal at the Biodome de Montreal.
23 Jun 2023 - Underground by Steve NelsonOn our second full day in Montreal we walked to the underground city and a tourist section of town.
22 Jun 2023 - Basilique by Steve NelsonOn our first full day in Montreal we made two visits to the Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal.
21 Jun 2023 - City Of Mary Or Bust by Steve NelsonWe drove to our first international destination Montreal, founded in 1642 as Ville-Marie, or “City of Mary”.
19 Jun 2023 - Wild Things by Steve NelsonThe Stamford Museum & Nature Center is where the wild things are – or at least where the farm things are.
18 Jun 2023 - Maw In Maryland by Steve NelsonNav computer issues meant our shorter driving day wasn’t that short after all.
17 Jun 2023 - The Pebble And The Pancake by Steve NelsonA long day of driving meant rest stops and fast food.
16 Jun 2023 - Nemo's Adventure by Steve NelsonWe began our summer road trip after a Ballet Camp Recital of Nemo’s Adventure.
22 Aug 2021 - Homeward Bound by Steve NelsonThe last stretch of our trek home started north of Atlanta.
21 Aug 2021 - Out On The Road by Steve NelsonToday we drove from Mount Vernon to Atlanta.
20 Aug 2021 - On The Road Again by Steve NelsonWe started our three day journey back to Oviedo today.
10 Aug 2021 - Mr. Monk Goes On Vacation by Steve NelsonWe drove the rest of the way to San Francisco today and ate wood fired pizza around the block from our hotel.
09 Aug 2021 - Where There's Fire by Steve NelsonWe had a long drive from Oceanside, OR to Arcata, CA today. Arcata was a change of plans from our intended stop in Klamath Falls since there are fires in the area. Since the coastal road to Arcata had potential closures, we took the long way through a national forest.
26 Jul 2021 - Wildflower by Steve NelsonDriving from Keokuk to St. Paul with a stop in Des Moines completed the final day of our three day trek from Oviedo to the Twin Cities.
25 Jul 2021 - Out On The Road by Steve NelsonA full day of driving brings us to Keokuk, IA.
24 Jul 2021 - Hurry Up and Wait by Steve NelsonOne day of driving complete and two more to go on the first stretch of our journey.
In the morning, Linda and Camilla went to the beach. In the afternoon, I joined them to go hiking at Cape Meare’s Lighthouse.
03 Aug 2021 - Oceanside Day 1 by Steve NelsonOn our first full day in Oceanside, we walked down to the village for breakfast, explored the beach, and drove to Rockaway Trail Head to see the oldest Cedar in Oregon.
In Iowa we played indoor mini-putt, met baby Bowen, and Camilla made a snowman.
02 Jan 2024 - Botanical For Life by Steve NelsonOur first day in Iowa consisted of going to Brueggar’s Bagels, a shopping mall, the Volvo store, the Botanical Garden, and dinner at Cool Basil.
20 Aug 2021 - On The Road Again by Steve NelsonWe started our three day journey back to Oviedo today.
19 Aug 2021 - A Day In Iowa Part Deux by Steve NelsonToday we said goodbye to Russ and Lori and had dinner with Patrick.
18 Aug 2021 - A Day In Iowa by Steve NelsonLinda and Camilla spent the day outside on the deck enjoying the nice weather.
17 Aug 2021 - One Fair Day by Steve NelsonWe ate fair food, saw animals, and rode fair rides at the Iowa State Fair.
16 Aug 2021 - End Of The Line by Steve NelsonToday we departed the California Zephyr in Osceola Iowa.
26 Jul 2021 - Wildflower by Steve NelsonDriving from Keokuk to St. Paul with a stop in Des Moines completed the final day of our three day trek from Oviedo to the Twin Cities.
25 Jul 2021 - Out On The Road by Steve NelsonA full day of driving brings us to Keokuk, IA.
Before departing for our train, we met Jared and Stephanie for dinner and a walk around Dodge Nature Center with my sister Christine.
29 Jul 2021 - All Aboard! by Steve NelsonYesterday we boarded train 7 on the Empire Builder route to Seattle at Saint Paul’s Union Depot.
28 Jul 2021 - Where The Wild Things Are by Steve NelsonLinda, Camilla, and Aunt Christine visited the Como Zoo.
27 Jul 2021 - Barbette's And Bruegger's And Carbone's, Oh My! by Steve NelsonThe plan for our third day was to make an early trip to the city lakes for a walk before meeting family and friends for dinner that evening.
26 Jul 2021 - Wildflower by Steve NelsonDriving from Keokuk to St. Paul with a stop in Des Moines completed the final day of our three day trek from Oviedo to the Twin Cities.
We spent our third full day in Montreal at the Biodome de Montreal.
23 Jun 2023 - Underground by Steve NelsonOn our second full day in Montreal we walked to the underground city and a tourist section of town.
22 Jun 2023 - Basilique by Steve NelsonOn our first full day in Montreal we made two visits to the Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal.
21 Jun 2023 - City Of Mary Or Bust by Steve NelsonWe drove to our first international destination Montreal, founded in 1642 as Ville-Marie, or “City of Mary”.
We spent a day at the American Museum of Natural History in NYC.
We ventured out to the falls again for a Behind the Falls tunnel tour today.
27 Jun 2023 - Arcade Falls by Steve NelsonCamilla was tired of swimming so the morning of our checkout from Great Wolf Lodge we played in the arcade before going to a hotel by Niagara Falls.
26 Jun 2023 - Great Wolf Lodge Day by Steve NelsonWe spent one full day at Great Wolf Lodge swimming, sliding, and playing MagicQuest in the hotel.
25 Jun 2023 - Trek To Great Wolf Lodge by Steve NelsonIt took most of a day to drive from Montreal to Niagara Falls.
We had a long drive from Oceanside, OR to Arcata, CA today. Arcata was a change of plans from our intended stop in Klamath Falls since there are fires in the area. Since the coastal road to Arcata had potential closures, we took the long way through a national forest.
08 Aug 2021 - The Weather Is Beautiful by Steve NelsonOn our last full day in Oceanside, the weather was beautiful. We ate lunch in the village, went hiking back at Cape Meares, played at the beach, and had dinner in the village.
07 Aug 2021 - Goonies Never Say Die by Steve NelsonIn Portland we went to Washington Park where Camilla played on a playground, saw a rose garden, and toured the Japanese gardens. Then we drove to Cannon Beach before returning to Oceanside.
06 Aug 2021 - Rainy Oceanside by Steve NelsonThere was a light rain most of the day before we left for a night in Portland where we saw blue skies and sunshine for the first time in a while.
05 Aug 2021 - Oceanside Day 3 by Steve NelsonWe went to the beach at low tide to explore a little further past the tunnel hoping to find a cave of sea creatures.
04 Aug 2021 - Oceanside Day 2 by Steve NelsonIn the morning, Linda and Camilla went to the beach. In the afternoon, I joined them to go hiking at Cape Meare’s Lighthouse.
03 Aug 2021 - Oceanside Day 1 by Steve NelsonOn our first full day in Oceanside, we walked down to the village for breakfast, explored the beach, and drove to Rockaway Trail Head to see the oldest Cedar in Oregon.
02 Aug 2021 - Leaving Seattle by Steve NelsonWe picked up a rental car, saw Linda’s Aunt and Uncle for lunch, and drove to Oceanside Oregon today.
On our last day we took Frankie with us to the beach.
18 Mar 2024 - Duck Duck Darling by Steve NelsonWe had a full Monday taking a walk, going to Captiva for lunch, and seeing wildlife.
17 Mar 2024 - Hula Poola Patty Day by Steve NelsonThe first day on Sanibel was Saint Patrick’s Day and we relaxed around the house.
16 Mar 2024 - Spring Roll by Steve NelsonOn Saturday we started spring break with a friend’s birthday party at a roller skating rink.
19 Jun 2022 - Fathers Day 2022 by Steve NelsonWe took a weekend trip to Sanibel for Fathers Day 2022 to see my parents.
We picked up a rental car, saw Linda’s Aunt and Uncle for lunch, and drove to Oceanside Oregon today.
01 Aug 2021 - A Day In Seattle by Steve NelsonDuring our day in Seattle we walked to the Pike Place Market and the Space Needle.
31 Jul 2021 - Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs by Steve NelsonThe Empire Builder arrived in Seattle a few hours late, but, fortunately the delay was just long enough that when we arrived at our hotel across the street from the King Street Station, we were able to do an early check-in.
On Mother’s Day we went to Leu Gardens after Camilla’s swim lesson.
06 Apr 2024 - Bounce Bounce Splash by Steve NelsonCamilla had friends over for a pool party to celebrate her seventh birthday.
30 Mar 2024 - Chicken Wing Chicken Wing by Steve NelsonLinda’s friend invited us to tour her friends chicken farm in Winter Springs.
23 Mar 2024 - Seven by Steve NelsonAnd then Camilla turned Seven!
22 Mar 2024 - Launch by Steve NelsonOn Thursday and Friday Linda worked so Camilla and I played outside before going to the Launch trampoline park that evening.
21 Mar 2024 - Veg Day by Steve NelsonOn our first day back we focused on preparing our yard for the future late birthday party.
19 Mar 2024 - Beach Dog by Steve NelsonOn our last day we took Frankie with us to the beach.
18 Mar 2024 - Duck Duck Darling by Steve NelsonWe had a full Monday taking a walk, going to Captiva for lunch, and seeing wildlife.
17 Mar 2024 - Hula Poola Patty Day by Steve NelsonThe first day on Sanibel was Saint Patrick’s Day and we relaxed around the house.
16 Mar 2024 - Spring Roll by Steve NelsonOn Saturday we started spring break with a friend’s birthday party at a roller skating rink.
Saturday we said goodbye to Dentel’s and left Stamford to begin our drive to Des Moines.
29 Dec 2023 - Trumbull Migration by Steve NelsonFriday we drove to Trumbull, CT to check out homes a little further from the cities.
28 Dec 2023 - Ridgefield Reconnaissance by Steve NelsonWe took a day to return to Ridgefield to gather more info about the homes and schools.
27 Dec 2023 - Danbury Disquisition by Steve NelsonWe went for a morning swim in Danbury.
26 Dec 2023 - Let It Snow by Steve NelsonWoke up, it was a Cracker Barrel mornin’!
19 Jun 2023 - Wild Things by Steve NelsonThe Stamford Museum & Nature Center is where the wild things are – or at least where the farm things are.
18 Jun 2023 - Maw In Maryland by Steve NelsonNav computer issues meant our shorter driving day wasn’t that short after all.
Today’s the Fourth of July.
01 Jul 2023 - Home Cat Home by Steve NelsonCamilla was anxious to get home to her cats.
30 Jun 2023 - SouthboundWe drove south and found a Bruegger’s Bagel store on the way for lunch.
29 Jun 2023 - FrankWe got an early start on our drive so we could make a 9:40am Frank Lloyd Wright Fallingwater house tour reservation.
28 Jun 2023 - Horseshoe FallsWe ventured out to the falls again for a Behind the Falls tunnel tour today.
27 Jun 2023 - Arcade Falls by Steve NelsonCamilla was tired of swimming so the morning of our checkout from Great Wolf Lodge we played in the arcade before going to a hotel by Niagara Falls.
26 Jun 2023 - Great Wolf Lodge Day by Steve NelsonWe spent one full day at Great Wolf Lodge swimming, sliding, and playing MagicQuest in the hotel.
25 Jun 2023 - Trek To Great Wolf Lodge by Steve NelsonIt took most of a day to drive from Montreal to Niagara Falls.
24 Jun 2023 - Biodome by Steve NelsonWe spent our third full day in Montreal at the Biodome de Montreal.
23 Jun 2023 - Underground by Steve NelsonOn our second full day in Montreal we walked to the underground city and a tourist section of town.
22 Jun 2023 - Basilique by Steve NelsonOn our first full day in Montreal we made two visits to the Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal.
21 Jun 2023 - City Of Mary Or Bust by Steve NelsonWe drove to our first international destination Montreal, founded in 1642 as Ville-Marie, or “City of Mary”.
20 Jun 2023 - Hot In The City by Steve NelsonWe spent a day at the American Museum of Natural History in NYC.
19 Jun 2023 - Wild Things by Steve NelsonThe Stamford Museum & Nature Center is where the wild things are – or at least where the farm things are.
18 Jun 2023 - Maw In Maryland by Steve NelsonNav computer issues meant our shorter driving day wasn’t that short after all.
17 Jun 2023 - The Pebble And The Pancake by Steve NelsonA long day of driving meant rest stops and fast food.
16 Jun 2023 - Nemo's Adventure by Steve NelsonWe began our summer road trip after a Ballet Camp Recital of Nemo’s Adventure.
18 Jul 2022 - Resterday by Steve NelsonMonday was a day of rest.
17 Jul 2022 - Salisbury House and Gardens by Steve NelsonSunday morning we toured the Salisbury House of the Weeks family.
17 Jul 2022 - Madison County Winery by Steve NelsonSunday afternoon we attended a surprise birthday party for Linda’s sister at the Madison County Winery.
16 Jul 2022 - Shakespeare On The Lawn by Steve NelsonSaturday night we went to see King Lear on the lawn at the Salisbury house.
15 Jul 2022 - Living History Farms by Steve NelsonWe spent the midday at Living History Farms.
14 Jul 2022 - A Capitol Day by Steve NelsonDes Moines food, Science Center of Iowa, and a quick tour of the State Capitol.
13 Jul 2022 - First In Flight by Steve NelsonCamilla finally got to travel by plane for the first time, flying from Sanford (SFB) to Des Moines (DSM).
10 Jul 2022 - The Naming Of Cats by Steve NelsonPics of the kittens and us and notes on their everyday names.
09 Jul 2022 - Farraginous Life by Steve NelsonPictures of animals, flowers, insects, and fungi.
08 Jul 2022 - Kitty Galore by Steve NelsonPics of just the kittens =^.^=.
04 Jul 2022 - Family For The Fourth by Steve NelsonAunt Christine stayed the weekend in Oviedo on her way to Sanibel.
26 Jun 2022 - Go, Dog. Go! by Steve NelsonPosey and Frankie in cars.
20 Jun 2022 - Invasion of the Kittens by Steve NelsonSomeone brought three kittens to Linda’s work. They have invaded our home :).
19 Jun 2022 - Fathers Day 2022 by Steve NelsonWe took a weekend trip to Sanibel for Fathers Day 2022 to see my parents.
23 May 2022 - Metamorphosis by Steve NelsonLinda rescued more caterpillars this spring which have changed into something else.
29 Aug 2021 - Fairy Doors At Leu by Steve NelsonThe Sunday after our vacation, we found all the enchanted Fairy doors at Leu Gardens.
22 Aug 2021 - Homeward Bound by Steve NelsonThe last stretch of our trek home started north of Atlanta.
21 Aug 2021 - Out On The Road by Steve NelsonToday we drove from Mount Vernon to Atlanta.
20 Aug 2021 - On The Road Again by Steve NelsonWe started our three day journey back to Oviedo today.
19 Aug 2021 - A Day In Iowa Part Deux by Steve NelsonToday we said goodbye to Russ and Lori and had dinner with Patrick.
18 Aug 2021 - A Day In Iowa by Steve NelsonLinda and Camilla spent the day outside on the deck enjoying the nice weather.
17 Aug 2021 - One Fair Day by Steve NelsonWe ate fair food, saw animals, and rode fair rides at the Iowa State Fair.
16 Aug 2021 - End Of The Line by Steve NelsonToday we departed the California Zephyr in Osceola Iowa.
15 Aug 2021 - A Day On A Train Reboot by Steve NelsonWe spent all day today on the California Zephyr on our way east.
14 Aug 2021 - On The Train Again by Steve NelsonToday we boarded the California Zephyr route from Emeryville, CA to Osceola IA.
13 Aug 2021 - Berkeley Pizza by Steve NelsonOn our last day in the Bay Area we went to Berkeley for pizza at Linda’s brother’s.
12 Aug 2021 - Simply Flowers by Steve NelsonThis post shows some of the flowers and plants we saw at the Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco at Golden Gate Park.
12 Aug 2021 - Return To Muir Woods by Steve NelsonA break from work left a day to go to Muir Woods and the Golden Gate Park.
11 Aug 2021 - Mr. Monk And The Class Reunion by Steve NelsonOn our first full day in San Francisco, Linda and Camilla drove to Berkeley to see Linda’s brother’s family.
10 Aug 2021 - Mr. Monk Goes On Vacation by Steve NelsonWe drove the rest of the way to San Francisco today and ate wood fired pizza around the block from our hotel.
09 Aug 2021 - Where There's Fire by Steve NelsonWe had a long drive from Oceanside, OR to Arcata, CA today. Arcata was a change of plans from our intended stop in Klamath Falls since there are fires in the area. Since the coastal road to Arcata had potential closures, we took the long way through a national forest.
08 Aug 2021 - The Weather Is Beautiful by Steve NelsonOn our last full day in Oceanside, the weather was beautiful. We ate lunch in the village, went hiking back at Cape Meares, played at the beach, and had dinner in the village.
07 Aug 2021 - Goonies Never Say Die by Steve NelsonIn Portland we went to Washington Park where Camilla played on a playground, saw a rose garden, and toured the Japanese gardens. Then we drove to Cannon Beach before returning to Oceanside.
06 Aug 2021 - Rainy Oceanside by Steve NelsonThere was a light rain most of the day before we left for a night in Portland where we saw blue skies and sunshine for the first time in a while.
05 Aug 2021 - Oceanside Day 3 by Steve NelsonWe went to the beach at low tide to explore a little further past the tunnel hoping to find a cave of sea creatures.
04 Aug 2021 - Oceanside Day 2 by Steve NelsonIn the morning, Linda and Camilla went to the beach. In the afternoon, I joined them to go hiking at Cape Meare’s Lighthouse.
03 Aug 2021 - Oceanside Day 1 by Steve NelsonOn our first full day in Oceanside, we walked down to the village for breakfast, explored the beach, and drove to Rockaway Trail Head to see the oldest Cedar in Oregon.
02 Aug 2021 - Leaving Seattle by Steve NelsonWe picked up a rental car, saw Linda’s Aunt and Uncle for lunch, and drove to Oceanside Oregon today.
01 Aug 2021 - A Day In Seattle by Steve NelsonDuring our day in Seattle we walked to the Pike Place Market and the Space Needle.
31 Jul 2021 - Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs by Steve NelsonThe Empire Builder arrived in Seattle a few hours late, but, fortunately the delay was just long enough that when we arrived at our hotel across the street from the King Street Station, we were able to do an early check-in.
30 Jul 2021 - A Day On A Train by Steve NelsonFriday was our full day on the train with meals in the dining car and a few breaks outside at short stops to stretch and get some fresh air.
29 Jul 2021 - Dodge Nature Center by Steve NelsonBefore departing for our train, we met Jared and Stephanie for dinner and a walk around Dodge Nature Center with my sister Christine.
29 Jul 2021 - All Aboard! by Steve NelsonYesterday we boarded train 7 on the Empire Builder route to Seattle at Saint Paul’s Union Depot.
28 Jul 2021 - Where The Wild Things Are by Steve NelsonLinda, Camilla, and Aunt Christine visited the Como Zoo.
27 Jul 2021 - Barbette's And Bruegger's And Carbone's, Oh My! by Steve NelsonThe plan for our third day was to make an early trip to the city lakes for a walk before meeting family and friends for dinner that evening.
26 Jul 2021 - Wildflower by Steve NelsonDriving from Keokuk to St. Paul with a stop in Des Moines completed the final day of our three day trek from Oviedo to the Twin Cities.
25 Jul 2021 - Out On The Road by Steve NelsonA full day of driving brings us to Keokuk, IA.
24 Jul 2021 - Hurry Up and Wait by Steve NelsonOne day of driving complete and two more to go on the first stretch of our journey.
23 Jul 2021 - Ready Steady Go by Steve NelsonTomorrow we set sail for unknown shores as the first day of our month long trip across the country begins.
Today we departed the California Zephyr in Osceola Iowa.
15 Aug 2021 - A Day On A Train Reboot by Steve NelsonWe spent all day today on the California Zephyr on our way east.
14 Aug 2021 - On The Train Again by Steve NelsonToday we boarded the California Zephyr route from Emeryville, CA to Osceola IA.
31 Jul 2021 - Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs by Steve NelsonThe Empire Builder arrived in Seattle a few hours late, but, fortunately the delay was just long enough that when we arrived at our hotel across the street from the King Street Station, we were able to do an early check-in.
30 Jul 2021 - A Day On A Train by Steve NelsonFriday was our full day on the train with meals in the dining car and a few breaks outside at short stops to stretch and get some fresh air.
29 Jul 2021 - All Aboard! by Steve NelsonYesterday we boarded train 7 on the Empire Builder route to Seattle at Saint Paul’s Union Depot.
Today’s the Fourth of July.
19 Mar 2024 - Beach Dog by Steve NelsonOn our last day we took Frankie with us to the beach.
18 Mar 2024 - Duck Duck Darling by Steve NelsonWe had a full Monday taking a walk, going to Captiva for lunch, and seeing wildlife.
17 Mar 2024 - Hula Poola Patty Day by Steve NelsonThe first day on Sanibel was Saint Patrick’s Day and we relaxed around the house.
16 Mar 2024 - Spring Roll by Steve NelsonOn Saturday we started spring break with a friend’s birthday party at a roller skating rink.
13 Jan 2024 - Highland Boulders And Sheep by Steve NelsonThe week after our return from vacation we experienced the Scottish Highland Games.
06 Jan 2024 - Home Again Home Again by Steve NelsonOur final day of driving before returning home.
05 Jan 2024 - No Pool For You by Steve NelsonWe drove from Mt. Vernon, IL to McDonough, GA.
04 Jan 2024 - Arch DeluxeWe drove through St. Louis from Iowa to Mt. Vernon, IL.
03 Jan 2024 - Frosty Putt Putt by Steve NelsonIn Iowa we played indoor mini-putt, met baby Bowen, and Camilla made a snowman.
02 Jan 2024 - Botanical For Life by Steve NelsonOur first day in Iowa consisted of going to Brueggar’s Bagels, a shopping mall, the Volvo store, the Botanical Garden, and dinner at Cool Basil.
01 Jan 2024 - I 80 Windmills by Steve NelsonOn New Year’s Day we drove I-80 the rest of the way to Johnston, IA.
31 Dec 2023 - Snow Daze by Steve NelsonOn the second day of a three day drive we made it from DuBois to Chesterton.
30 Dec 2023 - Leaving Stamford by Steve NelsonSaturday we said goodbye to Dentel’s and left Stamford to begin our drive to Des Moines.
29 Dec 2023 - Trumbull Migration by Steve NelsonFriday we drove to Trumbull, CT to check out homes a little further from the cities.
28 Dec 2023 - Ridgefield Reconnaissance by Steve NelsonWe took a day to return to Ridgefield to gather more info about the homes and schools.
27 Dec 2023 - Danbury Disquisition by Steve NelsonWe went for a morning swim in Danbury.
26 Dec 2023 - Let It Snow by Steve NelsonWoke up, it was a Cracker Barrel mornin’!
25 Dec 2023 - Christmas by Steve NelsonMerry Christmas!
23 Dec 2023 - Trans Siberian Golf by Steve NelsonWe kicked off our winter break with the gift of Trans-Siberian Orchestra tickets from Linda’s work.
01 Jul 2023 - Home Cat Home by Steve NelsonCamilla was anxious to get home to her cats.
30 Jun 2023 - SouthboundWe drove south and found a Bruegger’s Bagel store on the way for lunch.
29 Jun 2023 - FrankWe got an early start on our drive so we could make a 9:40am Frank Lloyd Wright Fallingwater house tour reservation.
28 Jun 2023 - Horseshoe FallsWe ventured out to the falls again for a Behind the Falls tunnel tour today.
27 Jun 2023 - Arcade Falls by Steve NelsonCamilla was tired of swimming so the morning of our checkout from Great Wolf Lodge we played in the arcade before going to a hotel by Niagara Falls.
26 Jun 2023 - Great Wolf Lodge Day by Steve NelsonWe spent one full day at Great Wolf Lodge swimming, sliding, and playing MagicQuest in the hotel.
25 Jun 2023 - Trek To Great Wolf Lodge by Steve NelsonIt took most of a day to drive from Montreal to Niagara Falls.
24 Jun 2023 - Biodome by Steve NelsonWe spent our third full day in Montreal at the Biodome de Montreal.
23 Jun 2023 - Underground by Steve NelsonOn our second full day in Montreal we walked to the underground city and a tourist section of town.
22 Jun 2023 - Basilique by Steve NelsonOn our first full day in Montreal we made two visits to the Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal.
21 Jun 2023 - City Of Mary Or Bust by Steve NelsonWe drove to our first international destination Montreal, founded in 1642 as Ville-Marie, or “City of Mary”.
20 Jun 2023 - Hot In The City by Steve NelsonWe spent a day at the American Museum of Natural History in NYC.
19 Jun 2023 - Wild Things by Steve NelsonThe Stamford Museum & Nature Center is where the wild things are – or at least where the farm things are.
18 Jun 2023 - Maw In Maryland by Steve NelsonNav computer issues meant our shorter driving day wasn’t that short after all.
17 Jun 2023 - The Pebble And The Pancake by Steve NelsonA long day of driving meant rest stops and fast food.
16 Jun 2023 - Nemo's Adventure by Steve NelsonWe began our summer road trip after a Ballet Camp Recital of Nemo’s Adventure.
18 Jul 2022 - Resterday by Steve NelsonMonday was a day of rest.
17 Jul 2022 - Salisbury House and Gardens by Steve NelsonSunday morning we toured the Salisbury House of the Weeks family.
17 Jul 2022 - Madison County Winery by Steve NelsonSunday afternoon we attended a surprise birthday party for Linda’s sister at the Madison County Winery.
16 Jul 2022 - Shakespeare On The Lawn by Steve NelsonSaturday night we went to see King Lear on the lawn at the Salisbury house.
15 Jul 2022 - Living History Farms by Steve NelsonWe spent the midday at Living History Farms.
14 Jul 2022 - A Capitol Day by Steve NelsonDes Moines food, Science Center of Iowa, and a quick tour of the State Capitol.
13 Jul 2022 - First In Flight by Steve NelsonCamilla finally got to travel by plane for the first time, flying from Sanford (SFB) to Des Moines (DSM).
22 Aug 2021 - Homeward Bound by Steve NelsonThe last stretch of our trek home started north of Atlanta.
21 Aug 2021 - Out On The Road by Steve NelsonToday we drove from Mount Vernon to Atlanta.
20 Aug 2021 - On The Road Again by Steve NelsonWe started our three day journey back to Oviedo today.
19 Aug 2021 - A Day In Iowa Part Deux by Steve NelsonToday we said goodbye to Russ and Lori and had dinner with Patrick.
18 Aug 2021 - A Day In Iowa by Steve NelsonLinda and Camilla spent the day outside on the deck enjoying the nice weather.
17 Aug 2021 - One Fair Day by Steve NelsonWe ate fair food, saw animals, and rode fair rides at the Iowa State Fair.
16 Aug 2021 - End Of The Line by Steve NelsonToday we departed the California Zephyr in Osceola Iowa.
15 Aug 2021 - A Day On A Train Reboot by Steve NelsonWe spent all day today on the California Zephyr on our way east.
14 Aug 2021 - On The Train Again by Steve NelsonToday we boarded the California Zephyr route from Emeryville, CA to Osceola IA.
13 Aug 2021 - Berkeley Pizza by Steve NelsonOn our last day in the Bay Area we went to Berkeley for pizza at Linda’s brother’s.
12 Aug 2021 - Simply Flowers by Steve NelsonThis post shows some of the flowers and plants we saw at the Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco at Golden Gate Park.
12 Aug 2021 - Return To Muir Woods by Steve NelsonA break from work left a day to go to Muir Woods and the Golden Gate Park.
11 Aug 2021 - Mr. Monk And The Class Reunion by Steve NelsonOn our first full day in San Francisco, Linda and Camilla drove to Berkeley to see Linda’s brother’s family.
10 Aug 2021 - Mr. Monk Goes On Vacation by Steve NelsonWe drove the rest of the way to San Francisco today and ate wood fired pizza around the block from our hotel.
09 Aug 2021 - Where There's Fire by Steve NelsonWe had a long drive from Oceanside, OR to Arcata, CA today. Arcata was a change of plans from our intended stop in Klamath Falls since there are fires in the area. Since the coastal road to Arcata had potential closures, we took the long way through a national forest.
08 Aug 2021 - The Weather Is Beautiful by Steve NelsonOn our last full day in Oceanside, the weather was beautiful. We ate lunch in the village, went hiking back at Cape Meares, played at the beach, and had dinner in the village.
07 Aug 2021 - Goonies Never Say Die by Steve NelsonIn Portland we went to Washington Park where Camilla played on a playground, saw a rose garden, and toured the Japanese gardens. Then we drove to Cannon Beach before returning to Oceanside.
06 Aug 2021 - Rainy Oceanside by Steve NelsonThere was a light rain most of the day before we left for a night in Portland where we saw blue skies and sunshine for the first time in a while.
05 Aug 2021 - Oceanside Day 3 by Steve NelsonWe went to the beach at low tide to explore a little further past the tunnel hoping to find a cave of sea creatures.
04 Aug 2021 - Oceanside Day 2 by Steve NelsonIn the morning, Linda and Camilla went to the beach. In the afternoon, I joined them to go hiking at Cape Meare’s Lighthouse.
03 Aug 2021 - Oceanside Day 1 by Steve NelsonOn our first full day in Oceanside, we walked down to the village for breakfast, explored the beach, and drove to Rockaway Trail Head to see the oldest Cedar in Oregon.
02 Aug 2021 - Leaving Seattle by Steve NelsonWe picked up a rental car, saw Linda’s Aunt and Uncle for lunch, and drove to Oceanside Oregon today.
01 Aug 2021 - A Day In Seattle by Steve NelsonDuring our day in Seattle we walked to the Pike Place Market and the Space Needle.
31 Jul 2021 - Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs by Steve NelsonThe Empire Builder arrived in Seattle a few hours late, but, fortunately the delay was just long enough that when we arrived at our hotel across the street from the King Street Station, we were able to do an early check-in.
30 Jul 2021 - A Day On A Train by Steve NelsonFriday was our full day on the train with meals in the dining car and a few breaks outside at short stops to stretch and get some fresh air.
29 Jul 2021 - Dodge Nature Center by Steve NelsonBefore departing for our train, we met Jared and Stephanie for dinner and a walk around Dodge Nature Center with my sister Christine.
29 Jul 2021 - All Aboard! by Steve NelsonYesterday we boarded train 7 on the Empire Builder route to Seattle at Saint Paul’s Union Depot.
28 Jul 2021 - Where The Wild Things Are by Steve NelsonLinda, Camilla, and Aunt Christine visited the Como Zoo.
27 Jul 2021 - Barbette's And Bruegger's And Carbone's, Oh My! by Steve NelsonThe plan for our third day was to make an early trip to the city lakes for a walk before meeting family and friends for dinner that evening.
26 Jul 2021 - Wildflower by Steve NelsonDriving from Keokuk to St. Paul with a stop in Des Moines completed the final day of our three day trek from Oviedo to the Twin Cities.
25 Jul 2021 - Out On The Road by Steve NelsonA full day of driving brings us to Keokuk, IA.
24 Jul 2021 - Hurry Up and Wait by Steve NelsonOne day of driving complete and two more to go on the first stretch of our journey.
23 Jul 2021 - Ready Steady Go by Steve NelsonTomorrow we set sail for unknown shores as the first day of our month long trip across the country begins.
How to Start a Veterinary Practice
Green screen test; take 2!
15 Jun 2023 - Cat Falls by Steve NelsonGreen screen test; take 1!
20 May 2023 - Monster At End by Steve NelsonThere’s a Monster at the End of this Movie!
29 Apr 2023 - Camilla Ba Dilla by Steve NelsonIntroducing Camilla-Ba-Dilla!
The week after our return from vacation we experienced the Scottish Highland Games.
06 Jan 2024 - Home Again Home Again by Steve NelsonOur final day of driving before returning home.
05 Jan 2024 - No Pool For You by Steve NelsonWe drove from Mt. Vernon, IL to McDonough, GA.
04 Jan 2024 - Arch DeluxeWe drove through St. Louis from Iowa to Mt. Vernon, IL.
03 Jan 2024 - Frosty Putt Putt by Steve NelsonIn Iowa we played indoor mini-putt, met baby Bowen, and Camilla made a snowman.
02 Jan 2024 - Botanical For Life by Steve NelsonOur first day in Iowa consisted of going to Brueggar’s Bagels, a shopping mall, the Volvo store, the Botanical Garden, and dinner at Cool Basil.
01 Jan 2024 - I 80 Windmills by Steve NelsonOn New Year’s Day we drove I-80 the rest of the way to Johnston, IA.
31 Dec 2023 - Snow Daze by Steve NelsonOn the second day of a three day drive we made it from DuBois to Chesterton.
30 Dec 2023 - Leaving Stamford by Steve NelsonSaturday we said goodbye to Dentel’s and left Stamford to begin our drive to Des Moines.
29 Dec 2023 - Trumbull Migration by Steve NelsonFriday we drove to Trumbull, CT to check out homes a little further from the cities.
28 Dec 2023 - Ridgefield Reconnaissance by Steve NelsonWe took a day to return to Ridgefield to gather more info about the homes and schools.
27 Dec 2023 - Danbury Disquisition by Steve NelsonWe went for a morning swim in Danbury.
26 Dec 2023 - Let It Snow by Steve NelsonWoke up, it was a Cracker Barrel mornin’!
25 Dec 2023 - Christmas by Steve NelsonMerry Christmas!
23 Dec 2023 - Trans Siberian Golf by Steve NelsonWe kicked off our winter break with the gift of Trans-Siberian Orchestra tickets from Linda’s work.