"Oh man. We have to do that!" We've said this a few times over the course of the planning for the trip. Some are, admittedly, weirder than others - I'm looking at you toe-drinks, but this one is up there with some of the cooler and more unique things we are doing. We … [Read more...] about Running 650 Feet Underground – The Strataca Salt Mine 5K in Hutchinson, Kansas
Visiting the OZ Museum in Wamego, Kansas
After a fun time searching for the Totos Around Town in Wamego KS, Stephen and I visited the OZ Museum. We were excited to learn a few days before that as long as Truffles could be carried, she could join us on the tour. It isn't often that Truffles can join us when we visit a … [Read more...] about Visiting the OZ Museum in Wamego, Kansas
Visiting Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in Topeka, KS
If you've been following us for any amount of time, you know that I'm the one with ALL THE WORDS. However, much of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in Topeka, KS speaks for itself. If a picture is worth a thousand words, you'll get around 3,000 words from … [Read more...] about Visiting Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in Topeka, KS
Visiting Stone Pillar Vineyard & Winery in Olathe, Kansas
One of the great suggestions we got from Sam at the Hyatt Place Kansas City/Lenexa City Center was to visit Stone Pillar Vineyard and Winery. We enjoyed it so much, we visited twice during our stay in the Kansas City area. Our first visit was to do a wine tasting. Pri took … [Read more...] about Visiting Stone Pillar Vineyard & Winery in Olathe, Kansas
Visiting Meadowlark Farm Orchard & Cidery near Wichita, Kansas
I'm not a fan of beer, although Stephen is - I'm more of a wine girl. But, I do love a good cider. So when we drove past Meadowlark Farm Orchard & Cidery on our way to Cowley Lake, I knew we needed to stop by when they were open on Friday. We were not disappointed. Tom, … [Read more...] about Visiting Meadowlark Farm Orchard & Cidery near Wichita, Kansas
“Making Fetch Happen” at Fetch Bar & Grill in Wichita, Kansas
Update 1/14/23: Unfortunately Fetch Bar & Grill is no longer open. If you've seen Mean Girls, you know that really the goal is to "stop trying to make fetch happen." But when you're a super pawsome restaurant for dogs and people, Fetch is exactly what you want to … [Read more...] about “Making Fetch Happen” at Fetch Bar & Grill in Wichita, Kansas
The Ultimate Road Trip: Marriage Edition “Thriving Not Just Surviving!”
It's me, Shae. Sorry it's taken a few days longer to post this than I would have liked. Sadly, the boubons... the lurghy... whatever you like to call it had put me down for the count for over two weeks. But, I'm healing (thank you Doctor... and donuts) and it's time to reflect on … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Road Trip: Marriage Edition “Thriving Not Just Surviving!”
Volunteering With NORAD Tracks Santa – Christmas Eve 2018
THIS IS THE EMAIL THAT MADE MY YEAR: Greetings! It's the time of year again to get ready to track Santa with NORAD! Thank you for expressing interest to the NORAD & NORTHCOM Public Affairs Office in volunteering for the 2018 NORAD Tracks Santa Call Center. This is the … [Read more...] about Volunteering With NORAD Tracks Santa – Christmas Eve 2018
We Went To A Star Party – No Celebrities But A Lot Of Heavenly Bodies Were Present
"They're having a star party tonight - you should go!" Thanks to the lovely couple we met at the rest area in Big Bend National Park, we discovered that the National Park as well as Big Bend Ranch State Park were hosting an event during our stay in Terlingua, Texas. If … [Read more...] about We Went To A Star Party – No Celebrities But A Lot Of Heavenly Bodies Were Present
Our Time At The State Fair Of Texas In Dallas
No cute title. No funny mascot hunt. Nothing. Don't get me wrong, the State Fair of Texas wasn't bad... It just wasn't very special either. It was a great time to catch up with a member of our No Home Just Roam Inner Circle and her family (Hi Meghan, Adam and baby … [Read more...] about Our Time At The State Fair Of Texas In Dallas