Newschool Nomads

Tweet Homeschool Roadschool School started off our day complete with a wonderful view of the neighbor’s backyard.   I’m amazed how well school is going so far.  Yes, we are a little behind the traditional school year but I’m not … Continue reading →

Tweet Today after working on the trailer our house we went over to Brent’s brother’s for a BBQ.  His brother, like Brent, is a grill master.   Seriously, I’ve never tasted better BBQ than these Nims boys. It must have something … Continue reading →

Tweet Today, I wanted to try Santa Maria style BBQ right off the streets of Santa Maria. I have a thing for street food.  So Brent and I headed out for one last “date” (clearly I’m a cheap date) while … Continue reading →

Tweet I heard the sound of a harp digitally strumming from a distant land of the awake.  I felt Brent’s warm body shuffle next to me.  It was 6:15 am. Realizing that it was the alarm, I asked  just to … Continue reading →

Tweet Today, the boys went with their grandma Noni to Avila Valley Barn.  Yep, we are still at Brent’s parents.  I’m thinking we should just stay here for the year and I’ll make up stories and find pictures on the … Continue reading →

Tweet More unpacking and organizing with help from the animals. Or not. This one wanted to help. This one wanted to sleep. At least the boys got to have fun.  They went up to Montagne de Oro with their grandparents. … Continue reading →

Tweet We felt like a thieves slipping through the night. Thieves refusing to follow “rules” and breaking out of the “box” we had created for ourselves. Thieves, tired from days of planning and plotting yet determined to complete the final … Continue reading →

Tweet Boxes have replaced dressers and nightstands.  Mattresses sit on the floor.  Old toys en route to new homes whisper memories of little boys.  A rainbow of threads is scattered under the kitchen table where my friend and I spent … Continue reading →

Tweet Saturday morning, we decided we would have an rv open “house” on Sunday.  We had been *thinking* about the open house for a month and leave it to me to invite people 24 hours beforehand.  The truth is I … Continue reading →

Tweet This evening we wanted to say goodbye to our little downtown. Downtown Ventura is a special place.  Not only is it blocks from the ocean, it’s a perfect mixture of mom and pop sprinkled with a little cooperate.  A … Continue reading →