Keeping it simple

Chores are part of the Life

Minion Two: "Dad, you said that this is our home away from home..."

Me: "You are right sweetie, this is our home away from home."

Minion Two: "No Dad, I think our other home is our home away from home"

Me: Smiles


That was one of the conversations I had tonight after a long frustrating day at work. But my little minion #2 is correct. We all feel that our camper (Arakkis) is really our home. We love being on the road. Sure, there are struggles, things are not as convenient, but it does feel like we gel as a family so much better.

Over coffee, my wife had a similar conversation. It feels so much more like home. I think simplicity has its advantages. We have a lot less distractions in our life when you have 300+ square feet to live out of. Things have to have a place, you have to be organized. You have to be happy with less.

The advantages and freedom to explore is tangible. We have great views, plenty to do and see, and a lot less headaches. Now, flushing tanks, LP gas refills, camper stabilizing  is not part of a 'normal' life for people, but for us, it is just part of the package. We have parks and playground equipment in our front yard. Our backyard is filled with scenic views of the Wabash. Battlegrounds, historical locations, and fun places await us.

Willie Says...."On the Road Again"

As promised... that crazy family from Indiana is back on the road...

This past winter has been a tough one. We felt the draw to come back home and spend the holidays with family. We didn't know that it would mean that it was the last holiday we got to spend with Jen's dad. However, we got to spend the holidays with family. Got to share great food and warm company.

However, it wasn't too long before the road began to call to us. We had to get some work done on the Arrakis which seemed to take forever. However, most of it was covered by warranty and I am so happy how Basden RV in Evansville has treated us and taken care of our camper! A few hiccups and we were ready to get the camper and head off to new adventure.

Family doing burpees together during a pit stop

What we didn't know was how much we actually packed in order to hit the road. Is it just me, or does it take forever to load everything you need? We did make some modifications to the camper. We added two new beds to the kids room. One is a fold out bed, the other is a toddler bed. It is about the perfect conversion to the kids room so that everyone has a nice comfortable place to sleep. We took out the kitchen table and chairs and added the couch from the kids room. This allows for more comfortable sitting areas for everyone.

So, my client has me in Lafayette, Indiana. Our first night was very cold. We weathered it well. While I was off to work the next morning, Jen and the kids started unpacking, organizing, having school, and getting to know the surroundings. We are located right on the Wabash River with tons of scenic views!

So, a new year of adventure begins. We are ready and excited to see what adventures our travels bring! See y'all on the road!