I can’t believe it’s over. Last year at this time we were moving out of our house and making final preparations for the trip. Now we’re unpacking everything, making plans for the kids school year, doing ‘normal’. Bittersweet to say the least. We’re absolutely glad to be back with our community of friends and family…

Well, here we are in the Sunshine state, sitting in a serene RV park at the foot of the Eastern Sierras. It’s been a long journey. Unlike the other 36 states we have visited, my license plate no longer makes me a target. And, I don’t have to answer the question “Are you running away…

Ten days, four national parks, one national forest, one state park, one national conservation area, multiple hikes, countless memories. For those of you who haven’t trekked to Southern Utah, it’s basically one big outdoor playground. Growing up in Southern California, I never realized just how close and accessible these venues are, just take the I-15…

Yesterday we crossed the continental divide, traversing thru the Eisenhower Tunnel at just over 11,000 feet of elevation. Although a little anxious about the drive (warning signs about checking brakes plastered everywhere), God’s guiding hand got us thru with perfect weather and zero issues. We are now sitting here at a campground situated along the…

The most dangerous phrase that Ally ever says is, Daddy, I have an idea!” I brace myself for shock as await the creative and unformed plan that has somehow become the latest focal point of  her attention. That being said, we, Loconani, have an idea. Inspired by a book that one of our friends sent…

We’re sitting here in Madison, Florida not Wisconsin. If you’re wondering why we’re in Madison, a town of 3000 nestled along the Georgia/Florida border you’re not alone…the people we met at church today who have been here their entire lives asked the same question. The reason is simple, we’re heading west and Madison is along…