Eliana is excited for a New Year’s Eve sleepover at her aunt and uncle’s house. The New Year’s Eve bash begins with make-your-own pizzas. Let the feasting begin! Root beer—a rare treat indeed. I’m hungry. …
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A Merry Christmas on the Farm
Late last night after our beautiful Christmas Eve gathering, we stuck around the farm to clean up. We then came home from Christy’s grandparent’s farmhouse to Christy’s mother’s farmhouse. Are you keeping these farmhouses straight? Let’s …
Continue readingAn Extra Special Christmas Eve
Growing up, Christy’s family always spent Christmas Eve at her grandparent’s house on the farm. This year, she had the opportunity to recreate that to some extent for her family. The night started with a …
Continue readingAdvent (and the Nutcracker) in Wisconsin
Because Christy’s family lives in Wisconsin, we booked a light schedule in that area during the Advent and Christmas season, an moved into her mom’s farmhouse for six weeks. It was a fun change to …
Continue readingAt Grandma’s House in California
We spent about three weeks at Steve’s mother’s place in California. To help compensate for all the chips we ate from the top of her refrigerator, we spent quite a bit of time walking the …
Continue readingFamily and New Friends
Sometimes we think Christy’s family might be a questionable influence on The Travel Bags. At least this particular cousin’s family! Ha ha! Questionable or not, they’re fun! After all, who doesn’t love launching two-liter bottles …
Continue readingA Little Break in Wisconsin
We scheduled in a week at Grandma’s farm in Wisconsin to celebrate Christy’s mom’s birthday with a picnic at Christy’s grandparents farmhouse, and the Fourth of July. Who’s watching the grill? Hey, is anybody watching—. …
Continue readingDoor County Renaissance Faire
It’s time for a leap back in time! We got together with family and headed to the local Renaissance Faire for some knights and horses. Marissa learn to dance in the courts, and went home …
Continue readingPlanting a Vineyard in Wisconsin
We scheduled the tour so we could be in Wisconsin in spring to help Christy’s mom plant a vineyard on her farm. It began with the plotting out of the vineyard. Meanwhile, the tractor was …
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