Back in 2005, Cori and I went to England for 3 weeks — I had an extra week of vacation for working at Pivot for 10 years. The trip was a dream! We also visited our family friend Sandra in the Netherlands, who was our au-pair when Zach was a 1-year-old.

One last stop—the Petrified Wood National Park, which includes the Painted Desert.

Stopped for a quick visit to Taos and Santa Fe.

Stopped at “The Mercantile” of Pioneer Woman fame on the way home.

It was a sunny day on Cadillac Mountain in Acadia. We lucked out!

“The people Jesus loved were shopping at The Star Market yesterday.”

Off to Acadia National Park. Foggy but beautiful.

Two more wonderful days with the Hoebekes.

Arrived in Maine, welcomed by our friends Dan & Ellen Hoebeke.

Randy’s been watching YouTube videos and reading books about Gettysburg for around two years. He was a great guide for the park.

Beautiful landscapes and memorials to our fallen heroes.

The Capitol Building, including a view of the Senate.

The Library of Congress. What an incredible institution.

Treasures of the Smithsonian museums,

Our first day in Washington DC was hot & muggy but so wonderful—an awesome tour of many iconic memorials.

Thought we’d have nice boring days to our campground but a little excitement instead.

Days 3 (Amarillo, TX, to Memphis, TM) and 4 (Memphis, TN, to Kingsport, TN)

Day 2 - Flagstaff to Amarillo

Day 1 - San Jose to Flagstaff.