Home Base, Canaan, NH

Camper is packed and we are ready to get this rolling party started!!! Watch out USA, here we come😜😄
Maddie and Gordie's house

Showing Patrick around their house and stealing their toys. All packed and ready to head West!
5 Guys!

Stopped for a group dinner before hitting the road again. Thanks to Joy for joining us. Payked to be on our way!!!
Crossing the Mississippi River!!!

Angus, Maddie, Gordie, and Patrick crossed the Mississippi River by land for the first time! Sarah crossed it for the 15th +/- time. Welcome to Iowa!
Prior to this we made stops in Genoa, Ohio andRead more
License Plate Game!!!

For those of you who don't know Dr.Harry Carpenter Jr.'s, aka Grampy's, license plate game, well, you must be enlightened. The rules are as follows:
1) If you are located EAST of the MississippiRead more
Daniel's Park

Saw the bison roaming!
Horseback riding at Castle Cliff Farms

Cousins Sarah and Paige Gray took Maddie and Gordie out horseback riding! Sarah was on her horse Quinn and Paige let Maddie and Gordie ride her horse Winnie the Pooh. M&G even got Winnie to trot!Read more
Gray Residence!

We made it to the Gray's!!! Pulled in at 11pm last night! Gordie helped Patrick fall asleep after he figured out how to climb out of the Pac 'n Play without the assistance of anything (grrrr!). WeRead more
Clint Black Concert!!!!!

Karen surprised all 10 of us with tickets to a Clint Black concert at Hudson Gardens! We are on the lawn with blankets, a picnic and great family! Bill Engvall (Gus loves the Blue Collar comedy!)Read more
Great Sand Dunes National Park!

We left Denver and headed south on I-25 passing the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. After a scenic gas stop in Pueblo, we turned off the interstate (yeah!) and headed west on 160 towards GreatRead more
Balcony House, Mesa Verde National Park

First stop in Mesa Verde was at the park Museum to get tickets to the Balcony House tour. We learned that it is possible to take Patrick on the tour as long as he could crawl through the tunnels onRead more
Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde National Park

Our second tour of the day was to Cliff Palace. Gus and Patrick took this one off to enjoy naptime in the camper. Maddie, Gordie and Sarah went down into the cliffs again to see Mesa Verde's premierRead more
What movie is this from?

Saw this and thought of Chip Rollinson. Can you name the movie?!?
Spruce Tree, Mesa Verde

Took a 1/4 mile walk down to the Sprice Tree dwelling. This is the best preserved site in the park and its easy to see why as it is nestled in a fertile valley. We were able to go down into aRead more
Four Corners Monument

Huge tourist attraction, minimal excitement, lots of mud, but a nice quick spot to stretch your legs. Had to pay per person to get in. Good thing Maddie was hiding in the top bunk!
On the way we gotRead more
South Rim, here we come!

Super excited to be heading your way, Grand Canyon! Passed through Ute, Anasazi, Navajo and Hopi land. Gorgeous!!!
Added on two driving pictures with the boys eager to arrive at the Grand Canyon!
First views east GC/Colorado River

We stopped at a viewpoint on Native American land and had to share these amazing views!
Maddie picked out some necklaces with bear pendants and Gordie a fierce red and black arrow with an arrowheadRead more
Mather Campground

Check out our gorgeous campsite at Mather Campground in Grand Canyon National Park. So nice to use our hammocks given to us two Christmas' ago from the Borreil family. Thank you!!!
Mather Point, Grand Canyon

Our first real views of the Grand Canyon!!!
Rim Trail & Bright Angel Trail

Angus, Maddie and Gordie set off early for Indian Gardens down the Bright Angel Trail.
Patrick and Sarah explored the Rim Trail and enjoyed the free bus service around the South Rim. Sarah Gray,Read more
Bright Angel Trail

Here are some pictures of our brave and very hot hikers who dared to go down the Grand Canyon! First one is of Maddie and Gordie at Indian Gardens. Rough hike back up, but they are strong andRead more
Nap time with the elk:)

The campground is quiet, Patrick is napping, Sarah is in the hammock updating the blog and look who saunters by with her baby! Mama has been eating for a good half hour and shows no signs of moving onRead more
Grand Canyon IMAX

Headed south this morning to watch the IMAX movie depicting the 4,000 year history of the canyon in 35 minutes. We all LOVED it! Thanks for the suggestion, Grampy Carpenter!
Maddie loved everythingRead more
Grandview Point, Grand Canyon

One last view of this gorgeous canyon at the Grandview Point lookout. Thank you for a great visit!
Glen Canyon Dam / Lake Powell

Stopped in Page, Arizona for gas and a Walmart stop for a few camper essentials and food resupply. Hungry hikers!
Made sure to stop and enjoy the views of Lake Powell and the Glen Canyon Dam.Read more