by Jen Martin | Aug 31, 2018 | Food, National Parks, Travel Log
We decided to be in San Diego for Christmas, since Carrington could easily fly into the airport there from Richmond. We thought it would be fun to then drive to Los Angeles, especially since her roommate lives there and would be home during their Christmas break! ...
by Jen Martin | Aug 15, 2018 | Food, National Parks, Travel Log, Wildlife Encounters
With our Walmart debacle behind us, we kept driving west. We realized that ever since Texas, we had entered the world of amazing Mexican food around every corner. It seemed like every roadside stand was five-star review worthy! I don’t know how we stumbled on...
by Jen Martin | Jul 17, 2018 | Food, Travel Log
Some dude we had met told us that driving the length of Texas would feel reallllly loooong. I’m sure that’s true if you’re trying to drive it straight, or if you’re just trying to make it to the other side, but we’re all...
by Jen Martin | Jun 21, 2018 | Food, Travel Log
What is Thanksgiving without friends or family? SADNESS. Sorry to be so dramatic. I knew that no matter WHAT we did for Thanksgiving- in the kids’ eyes, it would never, ever live up to our normal celebration (we usually host). At least I planned ahead. I...
by Jen Martin | Jun 2, 2018 | Food, Travel Log
Aaron Franklin, of PBS fame, is THE bbq king, and his famous bbq joint is in Austin. This was Billy’s #1 on places to visit for the entire trip. Billy started smoking meat after watching his show and receiving Aaron’s book from yours truly last...
by Jen Martin | May 31, 2018 | Food, Roadschooling, Travel Log, Voice Acting
My cousin John, his wife Lori, and their two kids live in San Antonio, so we took a day trip to hang out and scope out the city! Lori was the sweetest hostess, after treating us to lunch, she took us downtown. The (supposed) remains of Davy Crockett are in a tomb in...
