I finally feel like I’m getting somewhere. I worked at my storage unit this weekend getting stuff rearranged so I can start going through everything. I’ve got one climate control unit I’ve set up as an office with space to work.
Now that we are back to homeschooling I’ve got my daughters desk set up too. I worked on her lesson plans this weekend and got everything ready for tomorrow.
I’m also getting ready for my first big swap/ barter event in two weeks, so we’ve been going through our storage units pulling out everything we know we won’t need or won’t be worth storing for a few years till we need it again. I’ve already made some pre-swaps from contacts I’ve made. It’s actually kinda fun! I feel like a kid getting ready to go to six flags.
We did realize that instead of keeping our boat we would really like to trade it for a trailer. If anyone knows of someone interested in swapping an enclosed trailer for a boat you can find the details here…. click here for info on the boat we want to trade for an enclosed trailer
It would be great if we could get a trailer for our move westward.
Tonight as we laid down we could here the owls hooting in the trees out behind the RV park. It was really neat. I don’t hear them anymore so I guess it’s time for us to drift off to sleep too. Goodnight friends.
Well its hard to believe today is the last day of 2012. So much has happened this past year, and so much is on the horizon in the upcoming year. A lot of changes and a big move is in our future.
Third Rock From The Sun
At first I planned on this site to just showcase some of the places we visit, but I believe that everyday is a journey around this third rock from the sun. So I’ve decide to make this our family blog on the day to day happenings, plus travel.
We are gearing up for a major move from Texas to Oregon this spring, so we are preparing for that. My husband is from southern Oregon, so this will be a going home for him.
I hope that you my friends will join us on our webpage, and also on facebook, as we face each new journey, each and everyday.
We stopped for the night in Fort Meade, Maryland and stayed with my brother. It was great to get to spend some time with him.
My brother William showing Stormy how to properly lift.
I’m very proud of all that my brother has done in his last 19 years in the Army. Unfortunately, it has taken its toll on his body and he is looking at the next year or so getting multiple surgeries on his ankles at Walter Reid to try and fix everything that got busted up so that he can hopefully continue to be able to walk without as much pain.
Got stuck behind this truck in a traffic jam on the way home.
We had a great evening getting caught up, but unfortunately the night went by too fast and we had to head out for home the next morning.
Welcome to Tennessee!
One the way home we got caught in a traffic jam behind a casket truck, we thought it was kinda funny. 🙂
We came back through Tennessee where we stopped for the night.
Well, the time finally came to start our journey home.
The New York City Skyline from the Interstate!
We are going to miss all our family and friends and beautiful scenery from Upstate, NY.
We did get a nice view of New York City as we passed by on the interstate, headed to Jersey. What an awesome city. We visited it back in 2006. That was a really good trip too.
Heading over the Jersey BridgeNice view on the way to Maryland.
Right after getting into New Jersey the interstate was bumper to bumper. It took forever to get through Jersey.
We had some nice views on the ride, but we finally made it to my brothers in Maryland later that evening.
My Uncle John & family. He is the Mayor of Franklin, NY.
Thursday we traveled over to Franklin, NY to visit with my uncle and his family. He is the Mayor of Franklin. It had been a long time since we had gotten to visit, so it was good to get to see them again.
My Uncle Jimmy!
Franklin is a beautiful upstate NY town, very quiet and peaceful. My other uncle, Jimmy lives just outside of town up on the mountain.
The Delaware County Fair was going on the day we were there so my Uncle John took us over to it.
Uncle John took Stormy on her first bareback ride on one of his grandkid’s horse.
Uncle John took Stormy for her first bareback ride on one of his grandkid’s horse.
Holly & Stormy enjoying their Cotton Candy at the Delaware county Fair in Upstate, NY
She really loved it. We spent the afternoon at the fair and had a blast. the girls rode lots of rides and ate cotton candy. It was a great time!
We couldn’t have planned the day any better. We really enjoyed our visits and drive through such beautiful scenery. Hopefully we can return again one day.
Tuesday and Wednesday we visited with my sisters and their families here in Albany. This was the first time I have really had the chance to sit and talk with them. We have been staying with my sister Tina while here in New York. She loves to bake and makes some of the most beautiful cakes.
Me and my sister Gina
Tuesday & Wednesday during the day we visited with my sister Gina that lives across town.
Stormy, Me, Bobby (Gina’s son), Holly, Elissa (Gina’s daughter)
We got to visit with my niece and nephew. Holly & Stormy got along with their cousins like they had been best friends forever. It was great to be able to get to know everyone.
Weisu, Tina, Weisu’s mother, Stormy, Holly, Weisu’s father, Gregg, Me
Tuesday evening we went to visit Tina’s son, AJ and his wife and her family.
AJ & Weisu
We had a blast! We enjoyed a dinner then karaoke and sharing pictures and stories on the back patio. Weisu is from china and her parents don’t speak English yet, but they were so incredibly sweet and we all managed. Stormy just fell in love with Weisu’s parents and can’t wait to visit them in china one day.
Albany, NY
Albany is a beautiful city. Holly has fallen in love with it here and is planning a trip back with her best friend to visit again soon. Maybe even check out some of the local colleges. I definitely can’t wait to come back to visit again, but I am very thankful for the time I have got to spend with my family.
Monday morning we headed out toward Cooperstown from Albany. It was a two hour drive, but it was very beautiful. There was alot of breathtaking scenery along the way, and a few spots that brought back some memories.
Pleasant Brook, NY
When I was a teenager I lived in a little town called Pleasant Brook, just outside of Cherry Valley. It wasn’t the most pleasant, more like camping out for the summer.
The old church is still standing in Pleasant Brook, NY
Of course that was about twenty-five years ago, so most everything has grown up around where the old house used to be. Sometimes you are not prepared for the memories that come flooding back when you revisit places that may not have held the best memories as a child.
The lane leading to my dad’s house.
But I thank God I have learned to forgive and be able to smile and remember the positive things out of maybe some of the worst memories.
My Nana’s old farm just outside of Cooperstown, NY
Pretty soon we were coming up to my dad’s place. I love the road off the highway that leads up to his home. It is so pretty, but in winter time it’s a bugger to get through. This used to be my dad’s families old farm when they left New York city. I barely remember my Nana, just a few memories from when I was real little. She was Italian and I can still remember how I loved to sit and listen to her when she spoke.
My dad’s place outside of Cooperstown, NY
Just past Nana’s old house my dad was able to keep about ten acres and built his home. Our visit is bittersweet as it is great to visit with my dad and my step-mom, Sharon, but it breaks my heart knowing this will probably be the last time I get to visit with them before they pass.
Me and my dad, Bill
My dad’s health hasn’t been going to well and the doctors have given him just a short time left and Sharon is passing from lung cancer and is on hospice at home.
My girls and their Grandpa Bill
We were not sure if she would make it till we got up here, but of course she has always been very stubborn, and we were able to visit with her for a little bit before she became too tired. It was nice to be able to visit with both of them for a bit.
Sal’s Pizza in Cooperstown, NY
After our visit with my dad and step-mom I took the girls down into Cooperstown. We just had to eat at Sal’s Pizza! It is probably the best pizza I have ever eaten. If you are ever in Cooperstown you want to eat here.
The girls enjoying their giant slices at Sal’s Pizza in Cooperstown, NY
But go after lunch, during the lunch rush there will be a line down the block to get a slice. The girls really enjoyed their giant slices of pizza!
Tin Bin Alley in Cooperstown, NY
After our Pizza break we wandered next door to the Tin Bin Alley. By far the best fudge and old fashion candies you will come across. It is worth the visit just to look around. They have unique signs and collectibles too if sweets aren’t your thing.
Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, NY
But of course no trip to Cooperstown is complete without a visit to Doubleday Field or the Baseball Hall of Fame. Or one of the many baseball shops in town. They still continue to use the field. While we were there they had a youth baseball game going on.
Otsego Lake, Cooperstown, NY
Just remember to plan a full day to visit, you can’t just see it all in a day. Maybe even a few days. There is more than just downtown. They have a Farmers Museum that has a working carousel, and an Art Museum, plus much more. There is Otsego Lake and there are many places to stay around the area, some even have gorgeous views of the lake and are a quick hop into town. Some even are close to Trolley stops that can take you into downtown.
One of the homes in Cooperstown, NY
My daughters and I love the architecture of the older homes and buildings in the area. And of course the weather was really nice. It was about 75 degrees with a light breeze. It was 100 down in East Texas at that same time with 90% humidity.
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