Summer Adventure 2019

The 2019 Family Adventure Begins! This year we're headed to the continent of Africa. Morocco to be specific! Follow us in the Voyages and Photo links.

Summer 2017

Here we go again!
Join us in our latest voyage as we get a taste of South America.

Click the links to read about the trip from the family.
Enjoy!!

Summer Voyage 2015

This year we are headed to Japan!

There are a lot of reasons why we chose this destination.

The first one being family. Our sister-in-law, Yuriko, is from Japan and we wanted to visit when their family was going to be there too.  They spend every summer with her parents and this year they are extending their stay.  So it is an opportunity to spend some cherished moments with them before we will be separated for some time.

The second reason is also family.  Jasmin is off to university in the fall and we feel that as our family grows and start to spread their wings, our occasions to share these great adventures as a family are going to dwindle. So, Go Big or Stay Home.

The third reason is… JAPAN.  The culture, the language, the history, the technology, the tea…

So please join us as we explore Japan! You can follow along to get our different perspectives on the Voyages, Photo, and the kids’ links. 

Family Update

Since our Road Trip across the US into Canada and back, we have actually relocated across the country. We have moved from the West Coast to the East Coast (some say to "the Best Coast”).  The jury is still out on that one as we explore our new habitat.

So far, we have had a smooth transition and adjusted quite well.  The kids especially like the change in climate, believe it or not.  There’s NOTHING like a “Snow Day” – imagine: school is canceled so you can play in the snow all day – AWESOME!

Our new place has lots of room for visitors, as well as plenty of space to roam outdoors. 

Here are some of our neighbors…

(These photos were all taken at some location on our property at various times of the year – note the variation in seasons)

So far, except for the loss of some plant matter, they’ve been pretty down to earth.

Summer Adventure 2013

Come with us this summer as we go Transcontinental.  We are driving from the US West Coast to Central Ontario, Canada.  Along the way, we will stop at some popular, and some not-so-popular, landmarks.  We will watch the changing landscape as we travel inland, across the continent. Don’t worry, we also have a few audiobooks and the kids have decreed a Pixar Marathon.  We have a few bicycles with us too.  Dave and I are going to cycle 5-10k (maybe more) in each state.  Hopefully, I’ll be able to post links to the rides, for those interested, to follow those as well. 

So, grab your map, fasten your seat belt, and follow us on our Summer Road Trip.

Departure

Two boys, 2 girls, 2 adults, 2 suitcases to check, 2 carry-ons, 22 hours to get there, 22 days to explore Down Under…

…It’s meant TO be!

Come join us on our Voyage.

2012 Summer Vactaion

Well, the voting has closed. We know a few of you couldn't get to the poll on time. Thanks for trying. Jump to the Voyages page for all the details.  We'll post updates as things progress.  Thanks to all!!