And we're off...
18 juin 2017, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
It's official, Crabtree Family US Adventure 2017 is underway! So sad to say goodbye to all our friends, but looking forward to seeing other friends, and the family time and experiences we will have.
Big Canoe
19 juin 2017, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
First stop, Big Canoe, GA, with the cousins.
Fun at the lake with cousins!
21 juin 2017, États Unis ⋅ 🌫 23 °C
Love Big Canoe!
23 juin 2017, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Setting a lake record.
Fun on the slide
23 juin 2017, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
A little sun, a little rain
24 juin 2017, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We've had a fairly rainy week, but still managed to make it to the lake every day but one, with lots of monopoly, America's Got Talent, hide and seek, and Musicaly in between.
The kids all triedEn savoir plus
Day with Family
25 juin 2017, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Spent the afternoon with the Smith and Penny families at Coolidge Park, got Clumpies ice cream, walked across the river bridge, and ate hot dogs at the park (cold, as Anna had a little trouble withEn savoir plus
Chattanooga Choo Choo
25 juin 2017, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Sad to say goodbye to Big Canoe, but fun afternoon seeing family and touring Chattanooga.
Riding the carousel at Coolidge Park.
Nashville Adventure Science Center
26 juin 2017, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Just 1 day in Nashville, but we made the most of it. Dropped Buddy off for a sleepover and bath, then went to the Adventure Science Center for a few hours before we could check into our awesome (free)En savoir plus
A Little Honky Tonk
26 juin 2017, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
A little hotel reception with live music, A drink on Honky Tonk Row with more music, a little walk on the Country Music Walk of Fame, and a walk down by the river.
Mel's Crabbie Mule
26 juin 2017, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Drinking Mel's Crabbie Mules (and root beer) at Mellow Mushroom on Honky Tonk Row, listening to the band sing Your Lips Taste Like Sangria, Burritos, Doritos, and Quesadillas...I think the band isEn savoir plus
Good Southern Food and Music
26 juin 2017, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
After touring the town a bit, we headed to Pucketts Grocery 5th and Church for some delicious southern food, fried pickles, sausage and cheese on crackers, piggy mac, whiskey salmon, and some liveEn savoir plus
Parthenon
27 juin 2017, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Ever since seeing Percy Jackson, Cole's been wanting to go see the Parthenon, so we made a short stop there this morning. It was way more massive than I expected. Cole has learned so much about GreekEn savoir plus
On the Road Again
27 juin 2017, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Picked up a good smelling Buddy and headed back on the road for Arkansas.
Buffalo River, AR
28 juin 2017, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Camping at Buffalo River in Arkansas, pretty much have our stretch of the river to ourselves. It's so beautiful and the boys are having so much fun swimming, fishing, and catching tadpoles andEn savoir plus
Our Own Private Swimming Hole
29 juin 2017, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
More beautiful shots from our own private swimming hole. We had a great time just chilling, swimming, trying to catch fish, catching crawfish, playing with rocks, drinking wine, celebrating ourEn savoir plus
Fishing and Cherry Pies
29 juin 2017, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
While the boys didn't catch dinner, Cole did use his Scout skills to make (with Mel) a box Dutch oven to bake cherry pies for dessert! A storm came in early and we got rained out early this morning,En savoir plus
Amarillo
30 juin 2017, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Couldn't avoid TX entirely, but just a quick night here.
Long driving days so the boys are getting creative with their Buddy games.
Winslow, AZ
1 juillet 2017, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
Well, we're standin on the corner in Winslow, Arizona and such a fine sight to see...take it easy, take it easy (ok, well actually we just drove through, but we did sing the song!
Grand Canyon
2 juillet 2017, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
All we can say is wow...amazing!
After our longest drive yet, we spent the night at the Drury in Flagstaff, free drinks and dinner, woohoo!
The next morning we drove to the park and dropped BuddyEn savoir plus
More Awe Inspiring Views
2 juillet 2017, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
The boys learned all about the Grand Canyon and its history and we're sworn in as Junior Park Rangers. They also put their first stamps in their National Park passport books.
Buddy Sees the Grand Canyon Too
2 juillet 2017, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Our trip wouldn't be complete without giving Buddy a chance to see the Grand Canyon too!
Get Your Kicks...On Route...66
2 juillet 2017, États Unis ⋅ 🌙 29 °C
Sweet! Picked the right little town on Route 66 to stay at tonight...I am getting my kicks on Route 66:)
California or Bust
3 juillet 2017, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
After a loooooong drive through nothing but dessert, and 40+ paper airplanes, we finally reached our first long-term destination, San Diego! So great to see our family here again. Looking forward toEn savoir plus
Happy 4th of July
4 juillet 2017, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Fun little festival at Poway Park, kids played games, rode a robbery train, and toured an old schoolhouse.
At night we went to Lake Poway and had the most wonderful Christy picnic and watchedEn savoir plus












































































































































































