alabama – the north meets the south

Having a northerner in the South.  It was so rewarding to share our visit to McKenzie with our friends from K*bul.  Each one of them has such a beautiful story to share about… Read More →

seventh stop – sweet home alabama

Sweet Home Alabama.  Even though neither of us grew up in Alabama, we have found a sweet home in Alabama that we can’t help but love visiting.  We love it so much that… Read More →

sixth stop – louisiana

Anniversary in New Orleans.  We went to New Orleans not because we wanted another state to stop in for the summer tour, but to spend a few days together and celebrate our 2nd… Read More →

fifth stop – mississippi

Back to Mississippi.  Got to love the feeling of coming home.  Even though we didn’t celebrate with anything special, the 4th of July is always an exciting time.  I am sad to admit… Read More →

fourth stop – texas

Off to Texas.  Dallas has become a home away from home because for the past two summers I’ve taken a 2 week class at SMU.  This next summer will be my last level… Read More →

third stop – oklahoma via arkansas

There’s not much about Oklahoma to talk about.  It’s a pretty flat state, but still it was a little taste of home.  With a Target and Starbucks nearby our hotel, it really felt… Read More →

second stop – indiana via kentucky

This summer was extra special because we had a fabulous reason to travel up north!  My cousin Lee got married to the prettiest girl in the north.  No really, I’m not just saying… Read More →

summer 2011 tour – first stop tennessee

I know its crazy to post a blog about our summer in november…but these last few days of vacation in Thailand have reminded me how much fun we had this summer.  We had… Read More →

twinkle, twinkle little star

So, not only do I get to work with the high school students, I also get to teach those precious little ones who help me remain hopeful for this country.  I know each… Read More →

awards day!

At the end of each school year, it is customary to have a special awards day to celebrate the successes of the year.  We celebrated ours in May on the last day of… Read More →