One of the unexpected highlights of our trip? Being in Melbourne the same week as the Formula 1 Grand Prix! Neither Dave nor I had ever been to an F1 race before, so when Trent suggested we get tickets, we were all in. Trent, his dad Jim, Dave, and I met up with a couple …
Author: Trudy
I started this blog to share my 2011 trip to India. Since then there have been so many great adventures; trips in the US and abroad, time spent with family and friends and even a move from Washington to Hawaii. As I look back I can't believe all we have done in the past three years and it makes me look forward to the next three and beyond. While there have been plenty of changes in the last three years, one things remains the same, my glass is definitely half full – and often over flowing!
Our Four Legged Babies!
To say we’re animal lovers is an understatement! From the start, Dave and I have shared a deep love for our four-legged (and occasionally no-legged) companions. While dogs have taken center stage in our lives, we’ve also welcomed cats, fish, a tortoise, and the occasional house gecko into our lives. I can’t wait to share …
Custard Apples & Huntsman Spiders
The Good, the Bad… and Both Kinda Ugly When I found a custard apple at the market, I was thrilled! I’d read about these unique fruits—native to Australia—and didn’t think I’d get the chance to try one since they’re more common farther north. Even the Lawrences had never had one, so I felt like I’d …
G’day from Down Under!
Some dreams take a while to come true—this one took more than 30 years. G’day Australia Way back in 5th grade I fell in love with Koala Bears (now I know—not bears, just Koalas) and from that moment, I’ve wanted to go to Australia. A few years later, Crocodile Dundee hit the theaters and sealed …
Pebbled 