When we rolled through the Alabama panhandle, we expected beaches, seafood, maybe a few palm trees swaying dramatically in the breeze. What we didn’t expect? Mardi Gras decorations everywhere. Floats being escorted by police. Roads preparing to shut down for parades. And a full-on countdown to Fat Tuesday like it was the Super Bowl of beads and king cake. I grew up thinking Mardi Gras was strictly a New Orleans thing, like beignets, jazz, and saying “laissez les bons temps rouler” even when...

Our Southern Loop trip is officially underway, and like any good adventure… it started with a little chaos, a lot of laughs, and a whole bunch of memories already in the making. 🏕️ First Stop: Savannah Lakes RV Resort — Hardeeville, SC Before we ever reached Disney, our very first stop was Savannah Lakes RV Resort in Hardeeville, South Carolina — right on the cusp of Savannah, Georgia. This place was beautiful. Wide, clean sites, tons of amenities, and the kind of peaceful atmosphere that...

2025 has been a year of change, challenge, and incredible adventure. It began with heartbreak as we said goodbye to our beloved Freddy Bear and Tom’s sister, Coleen. Those losses forced us to pause and reflect on the short time we’re given in this life. The question we kept asking ourselves was simple: What are we waiting for? We realized tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. Retirement isn’t promised. So why not live life to the fullest now, while we still can? That’s when our dream of owning an RV...