Friday February 26, 2021 - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Scotty and I saw this sign at a restaurant in Santa Fe.  I had to laugh

Thursday February 25, 2021- Bandelier Cliff Dwellings

The Bandelier cliff dwellings are about an hour away from our campground.  This morning, we did some school then packed our lunches to go check the cliff dwellings out. Today was cool.  The national monument provided a foot trail that we could walk and see all the caves that the Indians made to live in along the mountain.  There were also parts that we could climb a ladder and go inside some of the caves.  My parents came with us and so that made it more fun!!

Wednesday February 24, 2021 - Santa Fe Skatepark

My kids made these with my Mom yesterday!!  She brought crafts!!!  They love playing with grandma!!

Tuesday February 23, 2021 - Travel Day up to Santa Fe New Mexico

Brotherly love is my favorite.  Look at these two cuties!!

Monday February 22, 2021 Roswell - I Believe!!

There were a lot of kids at our campground.  This morning, Taj and Pepper woke up and headed straight out to play!!  I let them play for a while, then I had to bring them in for school:(. 

A kid at the park made these duck tape weapons for Taj:))

Sunday February 21, 2021 - Church and Sitting Bull Falls

We joined a ward in  Carlsbad, New Mexico today.  The meeting was fabulous.  I really enjoyed the main talk that was given by Rebekah Freston. She talked about what to do when you hit rock bottom.  I will attach her talk at the end of this post.  She graciously sent me her talk. 

Saturday February 20, 2021 - Carlsbad Caverns AND Guadeloupe Mountain National Park

I ran around our KOA this morning because there are no safe streets to run on near us.  Here are a few pictures!!

Friday February 19, 2021 - A Safe Travel Day to New Mexico!!

This morning the sun was out, the roads were clear and the snow storm was gone.  Yay!!!  I'm so glad that we didn't travel yesterday.  As we drove, there was still snow on the sides of the road.  I can't even imagine how much snow they had yesterday.  When we arrived at our KOA, they said that at the KOA alone received up to 7 inches of snow.  Phew!  We dodged that bullet.  Even though yesterday was a bit of a drag, staying put and everything, it was the right choice.  Today we entered New Mexico with clear skies and confidence that we were safe!!

Thursday February 18, 2021- Travel Day. . . Or Not

Sooooo, a huge snow storm rolled in while we were sleeping last night. There was so much snow.  We checked the storm reports and decided against traveling today.  After contacting both campgrounds, this one and the next, we stayed put to wait out the storm.  No driving in the snow with the trailer for me.  

It was so cold outside that we couldn't even go out to play.  The streets were filled with ice and snow so I didn't want to drive anywhere.   What did we do?  We finished the entire weeks worth of school and watched movies, and ate food and drove each other crazy.  It was great!!!!

Wednesday February 17, 2021 - Last Day in Big Bend

Asher was able to go with us today so we hit a 4 mile trail.  Again, it just blew us away with beauty and adventure.  Seriously, this park rocks!!!

Tuesday February 16, 2021 - More Hiking Trails in Big Bend

This little church is right next to our campground.  The kids all joke that it looks like a Taco Bell Church. So it is the Church of Taco Bell!!!

Monday February 15, 2021 - Lost Mine Trail Big Bend

Asher was my body guard today as I ran.  It's so fun to be able to run into a National Park!!  And look at this beautiful sunny day!!! After all the snow yesterday we were very happy to see the sun shining!!  

Sunday February 14, 2021 Home Church and SNOW

Valentines Day Breakfast was brought to you by pancakes, eggs and bacon!!!  

Saturday February 13, 2021- Big Bend NP Part 2

Graham went with me while I ran today.  Asher and Scotty went on a road ride today!!  

Friday February 12, 2021 - Big Bend National Park Part 1

Graham helped me to decompress today.  He rode his bike while I went running!  We are in a beautiful place.  

Thursday February 11, 2021 - Travel Day to Big Bend NP in an Ice Storm

Yes you read right.  As we drove from San Antonio to Big Bend NP, we hit a very severe Ice Storm.  We saw this car flipped over on our way.  It was very scary out there today.

Wednesday February 10, 2021 - The Alamo and Down Town River Walk in San Antonio

My handsome Scotty got out to ride again today.  I'm so glad.  He is needing the exercise with work being so busy these days.  

Tuesday February 9, 2021 - Mission San Jose

Scotty got another real cool picture of Roland Rd on his bike ride this morning.  

Monday February 8, 2021- Tower of the Americas

I forgot to post these last night.  These pictures are from yesterday during our Come Follow Me.  Hahahah.  Can anyone relate to this???  

Sunday February 7, 2021 - Church and Grandpa Deskins

We joined a ward here in San Antonio for church today.  Asher and Graham were able to help pass the sacrament. The members were very nice and we felt our Heavenly Fathers spirit.  Church is the best!!!

Saturday February 6, 2021 - Travel Day to San Antonio

We spent the morning packing up the trailer.  For now we are off to our next destination!!  Each kid pitched in and did their part to pack up and we were off before we knew it!!!

Friday February 5, 2021 - Rainy Day Over Here

It rained off and on all morning.  The rain smelled good and I loved seeing the earth wet and happy.

Thursday February 4, 2021 - Bike Park, Swimming and Rollerblading

Scotty's work has been incredibly busy these last 3 weeks.  There have been many days that he hasn't been able to step foot outside.  He goes from early in the morning to late at night.  We hope that things will calm down soon so he can play with us more.  But. . . today he got to go early in the morning with the boys to the Rockstar Bike Park in Houston.  Scotty really needed to get out.  The boys had a great time.  Graham came home with a few injuries from a hard crash, but over all they were good.  

Wednesday February 3, 2021 - Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX

Look at that cute smile.  Taj has officially finished his Kindergarten Hooked on Phonics books. Today he graduated to 1st grade readers.  Good Job my Tajie boy!!!!!!!!

Tuesday February 2, 2021 Holocaust Museum in Houston TX

Asher got me out the door today to go running.  It's so fun to go with my boys one at a time.  I get one on one time with them.  My boys are the best!!

Monday February 1, 2021 Rock Star Energy Drink Bike Park in Houston TX

Hello Rooster!!  

hahaha.  I found this guy on my run today!!

Sunday January 31, 2021 - Church and a little R and R!

We enjoyed church today at a ward in Sugar Land Tx.  It was sweet!!!!  We met some cool members and then talked to the sister missionaries. 

Saturday January 30, 2021 - Welcome to our Travel Day!!

Happy Travel Day!!  

We left our beloved Waco and drove to Houston, TX. Before we took off, we took the time to clean Doug and Homie.  They were SO dirty.  The extra shower took us an extra hour so we were a bit late getting out.  No biggie because we are on our own time schedule, which is "Get there when you get there".  No stress!!!   The drive was an easy three hour and thirty minute drive South.  Texas is a special place.  We have learned to enjoy it!!