Destination - Austin, TX

Today we are going to visit Austin Texas with Rebecca (who just converted her blog to blogger so don't get confused) from The Texas Darlings. Austin is the laid back, cool town of Texas- no snobs and over-developed places around here. Just look at the beautiful rolling hills and gorgeous green trees. Who wouldn't be happy. Take those locals coming towards us to talk for example. Everyone takes the time to get to know you and really enjoy life here.

First we have to visit the "cool" spots around town even if they are way cooler that we ever will be! Down town is very eclectic with the University, the State Capitol, hippie Congress Ave., and party town 6th street all within walking distance. There is so much to do here!!

What is that in the sky over there?? Check this video out!

What goes better with bats than the Natural Bridge Caverns, one of the most beautiful caverns in the country located about an hour south of Austin. The tour is taking us through several large “rooms” that have these huge natural rock structures. Isn't it amazing and beautiful? Listen to the kids, they just love it!

Now I'm starving how about you? Lets go get some BBQ! Just a short peaceful drive 30 mins south of Austin into the Texas Hill Country there is possibly the best BBQ on Earth. The Salt Lick opened in 1967 on a ranch in Driftwood, TX.

They came up with this original name by the deer who were attracted to the large rocks found on the ranch. They would gather around and “lick” salt and minerals found in the rocks. Thus the name, “Salt Lick”. Today it is a well-know BBQ joint that is busy for both lunch and dinner...and we can see why! Just take a look at how much charm it oozes, and this is just the outside. Yum!

Hungry for more Austin charm, you're in luck because Rebecca has put together an awesome "Getting to Know Austin" list. Go check it out and say hi for me!

Destination - Clayton, California

To celebrate the summer lets go to Cali; Clayton to be exact. It's the home of Shelly from That Girl Blogs. We'll do the normal California summer stuff.


Like chillaxing, bike riding, water balloon fighting and Bean Bag Tossing. Then we'll go to a parade and get flashed by Flashy The Clown and take tons of pictures with the "historical figures". There are so many things to do here in the sun.



We could also go to the Farmers Market and smell the flowers. Then we could create our own Tinker Toys and have a blast playing with them.



Let's leave the kids home to play while we go out and eat some free Tiramisu!!! So yummy.... come back tomorrow for another yummy adventure.

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Destination - Seattle Washington

Today we are joining Jen to travel to Seattle Washington so grab your bike and start those peddles!!

Why a bike? We've going to join in on the LiveStrong ride!! It's always enjoyable to ride for such a good cause. But it sure makes you hungry. Now let's grab some seafood for lunch at the pier.


It's raining but there are so many things to do, see and discover while we are here. Downtown here we come!!

For the teens lets stop off at a mucic store and take a tour of the University of Washington. Now for the moms... SHOPPING! Those flowers over there smell so good and I'm in love with this fruit stand. That reminds me. It's dinner time already. Lets' try Chineese. We found an incredible noodle place! And just taste these fantastic desserts!

One last stop to visit some friends and it's time for home. That was a fun little journey for sure!! If you are craving more please visit Jen's blog. She goes on fabulous vac's all the time. How about joining her in Idaho, following her lead and enjoying a second honeymoon in Hawaii, or Disneyland with the kids.

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