When things are going sideways, I'm usually thinking ahead to how I'm going to explain it to the Grands in a way that it doesn't sound like we're totally reckless with their grandkids. "But it sounded like such a good idea...

Making our way through southern New Mexico has been a trip!  We aren’t used to border patrol check points.  The first time we pulled up to one Scott had no idea what was happening and neither did I.  We alternated...

Evie has a toothache.  I looked.  Even I can see it.  She has a major cavity between 2 molars.  Of course, she does.  She has bad teeth genes on my side.  That should come as no shock... anyone who reads...