This year was extra special! Not only was it the Christmas season, but Alex and Lexi were going to visit friends in Maine. When their friends learned Alex and Lexi had never been to New England before they insisted on giving them a whirlwind tour. Travel with the group as they taste Maine lobsters and Vermont’s famous maple syrup. Of course, they enjoyed winter sports~ skiing and snowmobiling in New Hampshire. Clamming was a brand new experience in Rhode Island. History came alive in Connecticut. They celebrated America’s 400th anniversary at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts. But best of all, they enjoyed a very special Christmas with friends and family!

Click Here To Preview Sample Pages!

After a long, dreary winter, Alex and Lexi looked forward to spending their summer vacation in Michigan. They especially wanted to see some of Michigan’s many lighthouses~ probably not all 250 of them, but as many as possible. They loved racing to the top of several lighthouses and looking out over one of the Great Lakes. They met up with many animals along the way~ painted turtles, bison, cranes, bears robins and many others.  Their very favorite animal was the snowy owl. They visited so many neat places in lower Michigan~ both big cities, the countryside and along the shores. Lexi and Alex also loved going to the Upper Peninsula! There they visited Mackinac Island, the Soo Locks, Oswald’s Bear Farm, lighthouses and lots of other neat stops along the way. Going across the Mackinac Bridge looked scary~ but it wasn’t! This was a vacation they wished would not have ended so quickly.  The lighthouses reminded them that Jesus is the light of the world and it’s important that we keep His light in our life.

Click Here To Preview Sample Pages!

Yum!  Lexi and Alex couldn’t turn down an invitation from their friend to crisscross Kentucky in a “taste testing competition!”  What fun it was to attend several state fairs as well as meet up with all sort of animals along the way.  Alex especially enjoyed going through the “horse country” around Lexington.  Lexi loved their overnight ride down the Ohio River on an old paddlewheel boat.  An amazing trip to Ft. Knox reminded everyone that our true riches are in heaven.  They left with a new appreciation of Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Mammoth Cave and many other historical treasures that are so common in Kentucky.

Click Here To Preview Sample Pages!

Join Alex, Lexi, their father and uncle as they motorcycle the byways of Idaho.  Those byways will take them into the mountains, through the desert, along the ridges and even into Canada.  They will enjoy seeing God’s beautiful handiwork in each setting as well as encountering a mountain lion, moose, chukars and a bear family.

A surprise camping trip, plane ride, mining for precious stones, a sheep festival and many other events make the trip incredibly exciting.  At every turn, they were amazed at the variety and beauty of Idaho.

Click Here To Preview Sample Pages!

Alex was assigned to write an Indiana state report. The assignment got easier and actually became a lot of fun when his family decided to visit their cousins for Thanksgiving. Wow, there were so many interesting things to learn and see. From covered bridges, Abe Lincoln’s old homestead, the Santa Claus village, fish farms, limestone quarries, to some of the best cooking on planet earth. And then there were the animals which kept things “interesting!” Caves with bats, fields with deer, mice in the barn, beautiful birds seemed to be everywhere. Indianan’s are proud of their state for many reasons, but nearly everyone will agree, they are most thankful for their family and friends.

Click Here To Preview Sample Pages!

Alex and Lexi could hardly contain themselves as their family traveled up the Inside Passage along the Canadian and Alaskan coast.  The ferry was so-o-o much fun!  Along the way they spotted beautiful eagles, graceful whales and seals.  Stopping at the coastal villages was so much fun.  Then on to Anchorage, Denali National Park, Fairbanks, Minto, Nome and north above the Arctic Circle. Alaskan history, animals and culture came alive.  Meeting Athabaskan Indians and some Eskimos were definite highlights. Oh yes, don’t forget the dog sled racing! America’s “last frontier” has something for everyone!

Click Here To Preview Sample Pages!

Alex and Lexi, along with their youth group spend a fast-paced three days in the “Big Apple.”  Along with seeing and experiencing life in the big city, they were fascinated and amazed at how many nature and “God moments” they found.  The big “take away” was the realization that God created and loves each one as equals.  Join in their fun as they experienced other culture groups AND an exciting day at the zoo.

Click Here To Preview Sample Pages!

Alex and Lexi couldn’t believe their good fortune! They had to an opportunity to visit their new-found family in Ireland.  For one week they explored this beautiful island of old castles, fascinating big cities and quaint little towns.   History came alive!  Their fun-filled days included places like Kylemore Abbey, the Cliffs of Moher, and of course, kissing the blarney stone at Blarney Castle.  Puffins, kingfishers, sheep, goats, foxes, otters, and the beautiful, graceful swans were just some of God’s birds and animals they saw. It seemed everywhere they looked had a magical touch of “fairy flavor.” But, Alex especially, enjoyed learning about his true rich Irish Christian history.  Alex and Lexi didn’t find their pots of gold just over the rainbow, but they did discover a beautiful green country with their delightful new cousins.

Click Here To Preview Sample Pages!

Alex and Lexi had no idea how much fun they were going to have when they joined a “By the Way” RVing team in the beautiful state of Colorado.  Ferry rides, snowball fights in the summer, discovering life in tide pools, hiking mountains, and visiting a real-live farmers market were just some of the neat things they enjoyed.  When their four days were over, Alex remarked to Lexi, “We’ve just had a front row seat to see God’s imagination at work!”

 Click Here To Preview Sample Pages!

Ah, spring break has finally arrived!  Time to take a road trip and visit cousins in Ohio!  Down at the neighbor’s barn Lexi got to feed their new lambs, goats and calves.   Add to all the farm excitement day trips to a cheese factory, Lake Erie, and all sorts of other historical places.  Who ever said spring breaks were boring?  Alex declares that his all-time favorite highlight was what he discovered while walking in the woods.  Come along and make your own discoveries.

Click Here To Preview Sample Pages!

Uncle Ted, a Smoky Mountain ranger, invites Alex and Lexi to join him as he makes his “springtime rounds” in the mountains.   Enjoy the hike to Clingman’s Dome and spending the night “on the trail” in the middle of a thunderstorm.  Butterflies, salamanders, elk, birds, deer, otters and bugs are just a few of the animals you’ll meet.  Bike around Cades Cove with Alex and Lexi~ stopping to let momma bear and her cubs amble by.  As the night shadows fall, you’ll be in for a special synchronous firefly treat!

Click Here To Preview Sample Pages!

Alex and Lexi join their grandparents on Florida’s Treasure (east) Coast to enjoy three days of finding God’s treasures in the beautiful local nature.  Enjoy discovering interesting facts about the Atlantic Ocean, treasure ships, hurricanes, palm trees, sand and shells.  Go a bit inland to Jonathan Dickinson State Park and take a boat ride up the Loxahatchee River to Trapper Nelson’s where you’ll find alligators, panthers, scrub jays.  Enjoy the magical moment when momma sea turtle comes ashore to lay her eggs.

Click Here To Preview Sample Pages!