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Moments from a Family Road Trip

July 17, 2013

Well, the laundry is done and our fridge has food again, but I’m still not back in the real-world zone. I think that’s the sign of a good vacation….I unplugged so completely, that I can’t find my way back yet.

Time flies so quickly, it seems the kid’s birthdays grow closer together every year. I’m desperate to make it stop, to freeze them at each delicious age. That’s why it’s even more important for me to step away from all those little things demanding my time, and focus on the people who’s time in my home is fleeting.

Last week, the three of us left computers, video games, and distractions behind, and loaded the car for our best friends in Nashville. We moseyed our way there, and spent nights in Memphis and Little Rock, with a lot of adventure in between.

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I made a point to say, ‘Sure!’ as much as I could. That resulted in lots of fast food stops.

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Siblings became friends again.

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Showed the kids Central High School, where they were baffled by the absurd idea of segregation.

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Madame President in Bill Clinton’s Oval Office.

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Tennessee – where Mr. Sugarplum and I married, had our son, and started our life together.

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Our son’s Godmother, and one of our most favorite people.

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Five kids is no joke! How does Emily do it?!

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These cuties were born days apart, and have been friends ever since.
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Little Girl, Big City

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Can you have sister wives in Tennessee? I’d choose her.
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Totally baby-smitten
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That feeling when someone else loves your kids as much as you do.
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Can hardly bear to say good-bye.

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Gibson’s Donuts in Memphis eased the pain.

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Love this beautiful country

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Home again, home again, jiggity-jig

We loved making memories as a family, and sharing fun moments! How do you unplug and focus on family? Are you a road-tripper?

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  1. Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says: July 17, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    Looks like you had so much fun!!!!! And your bff is gorgeous!!!! 🙂

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  2. MorganizewithMe says: July 17, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    What a beautiful vacation, love the pictures and seeing your sweet friendship. xo

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  3. Crystal (theweekendhomemaker.com) says: July 17, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    I love having a friend loves my kids as much as I do. Looks like you guys had fun.

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  4. Patty says: July 17, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    Love following your blog, Cassie. I also live in Texas and could not live any place else! Where are you in this great state? I live north of Houston on Lake Conroe. 🙂

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  5. Freckles Chick says: July 17, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    Hot mamas, right there.

    Aw, the sweetest family roadtrip. The only thing better than friends for life is when that gets passed on to the kids too!!

    Good to have you back & plugged back in, though. #selfishFreckles #you're50%ofmyblog&Instagramreadership

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  6. Blue-Eyed Bride says: July 17, 2013 at 2:22 pm

    It looks absolutely perfect! I love a quiet family vacation and I love unplugging even more!

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  7. Simply LKJ says: July 17, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    What fun! So glad you got a chance to unplug, hang with the kiddos and your BFF. You are so right, the time goes by way to quickly. Beautiful ladies!!

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  8. [email protected] says: July 17, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    Looks like a fun trip! It's so great to spend time with good friends!

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  9. Carmel - Our Fifth House says: July 17, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    It's so great to unplug isn't it?! Loving all these great pictures. Looks a great trip!

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  10. Sarah says: July 17, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    I love that picture of you girls back to back, that's a framer for sure!

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  11. the undomesticated wife says: July 17, 2013 at 6:32 pm

    Did you notice the irony of the "welcome to Texas – drive friendly – the Texas way" sign with a knocked over road cone? 😀

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  12. Abby M. Interiors says: July 18, 2013 at 2:53 pm

    What fantastic photos! The pic of your son and his Godmother almost brought tears to my eyes. You can just tell there is a lot of love there. Thanks for sharing! Oh, and you are seriously a supermodel. Just saying. 😉

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  13. Courtney {a thoughtful place} says: July 18, 2013 at 9:55 pm

    These are such great photos! What a wonderful recap. It makes me want to hop in the car with the kiddos, pretty girl.

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  14. Lookiewhatidid says: July 18, 2013 at 11:20 pm

    New to your blog and love it…Loved that you went through Arkansas and had something to do (I was born and raised in south Arkansas, but live in Canada now)…but my most favorite thing was the "sister wives" comment. It's so true isn't it…Love you blog and new follower!!!

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  15. Sarah says: July 20, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    Just had to comment and say THANK YOU for sharing the Nashville love! My husband and I also met/married in Nashville, and we'd lived there for nearly a decade before moving away last year. Your photos were like an I Spy game of Nashville sights 🙂 LOVE the pedestrian bridge and Parthenon shots!

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