Spring has come, and we have all found ourselves repeating this week, “I can’t believe just a couple days ago we were on the mountain in the snow.” It was with great sadness that we all completed our last run, shredding to a breaking stop at the bottom of Pacific Highway at Brighton. No more…
Our Lady J
Jadyn Elizabeth Dalrymple is a one-of-a-kind gal and loved by so many. She is a complete package of fun, savvy, poise, confidence, style, determination and creativity. She’s always just a pure pleasure to be around. These photos capture some of the fun moments she’s shared with us this last year as we’ve traveled around the…
Durango Bucket List
This was our Bucket List for Durango, and since we were there for two months, we were able to hit most of these spots! Such a fun hubspot for outdoor activity! Day Trips Mesa Verde Four Corners Silverton Pagosa Springs Telluride Wolf Creek Canyon of the Ancients Canyon de Chelly Hovensweep Hikes Great Resource Horsegulch…
Growing Up
We were on the road and talked about our family today. The topic of conversation was whether we felt we loved each other more or less since we left Austin. The kids were unanimous and agreed we all loved each other more. It hasn’t been rosy, but it’s been real. We have had conflict…
Visit From the Dewey’s
We were totally blessed by a visit from our friends, the Dewey’s, bringing a little bit of home with them, and “playmates” for all, as Betsy said. They were fleeing the nasty cedar fever in Austin, and found respite in the Southwest. They came bearing gifts – stone jewelry for the kids, bath salts for…
Parents of Friends
Do you ever wonder what you’ll be like as an older parent? Like when your kids’ buddies come back around as adults? It’s hard to picture a 30 year old Sage or Morgan with their wives and kids, but I’d like to think we’d welcome them in at any time for any reason. Our kids…
Walking Around Town
Someone recently asked my kids what is their favorite part of Durango, and they said, “Being able to walk to town.” We live just a few blocks from downtown Durango, and we have all LOVED it. Don and I will often walk to main street for coffee in the afternoon or drinks together at night….
Durango Mountain
In the continued spirit of Dalrymple/Cortez “then” and “now,” here are a few pics from our time at Durango Mountain Ski Resort this weekend and from a YEAR ago. So much has changed within just one year. This time we feel like we are Durango residents rather than just Texas tourists at a resort. The…
Pagosa Springs
Since we still couldn’t snowboard, we took a day trip to out to Pagosa to relax and soak in the healing, mineral waters. This scenic mountain town was a neat gift to a beautiful drive from Durango to Wolf Creek. Before you realize it, you find yourself on their main street gazing ahead at a…
Cortez – A Trip Down Memory Lane
Almost thirty years ago, when I was turning 9, my parents took us on a 10 day trip from South Texas to Disneyland and back. They were careful to plan out every destination, hotel or KOA stay, and every meal, making sure to let us see the major attractions along the way like the Grand…
How We Settle In
We had a new friend over for a visit this morning and offered her blueberry pancakes and coffee for brunch. As a past world traveler and fellow “freejourner,” she made a sweet comment about how we eat “fancy,” compared to the “grub” she fixed when she traveled. It got me thinking. When we thought about…
Mesa Verde National Park
I remember coming here as a young girl with my family THIRTY years ago, crazy to believe. I had these vague memories of walking around inside the cliff dwellings, but I don’t know if that really happened. These ancient ruins of the Pueblo tribe have been carefully preserved here at the National Park. We were…
Freejourners 