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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!”

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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.

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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!

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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.

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