RVing: Not for the Faint of Heart

Posted on May 13, 2015May 14, 2015 by missmobilemama

Midland Texas- My cousin Cherith moved here from Bozeman with her husband and daughter a few years back so we made a point to stop and visit. They treated us to some amazing Mexican food and we spent the evening sipping wine in their enormous built in hot tub. (Total treat!)

The kids have great memories of hanging out with their older cousin

so it’s always a lot of fun to watch them reconnect.

There were tornado watches all across the area all evening. However, when we went home to our RV late at night the weather alerts took a turn for the worse. Our weather alert system was notifying us of several tornado warnings in the area and there was quite a storm brewing right over head. By the time we were getting ready for bed, it seemed too risky to go to sleep with continual warnings and watches that were going to be active until at least 2 am. So we decided to bail. We loaded the kids up in the mini van in the middle of the night and drove through the torrential rain to the first hotel we could find! Thankfully they had a room and it was a quick transfer from camping to hotel room! The storm really hit hard at about 1:30 and I was a little worried about our doggie in the van. Of course mom didn’t get much sleep that night. Thankfully, the night came and went without any disaster and when we returned to the RV park the next day the only damage was some down satellite dishes.

Notice the blue dot.

That would be our RV location right about the time we made a run for shelter!

Our hearts go out to those who lost loved ones in the series of tornadoes that hit less than one week later. For our fellow RVers, here’s a great read about “what to do if you’re in an RV during a tornado warning”. Stay safe out there!

This is the seemingly friendly Western Black Diamond Rattler we stumbled upon at a rest stop! The kids like to say, “We almost died twice that day. Once from a tornado and once from a snake bite”. It makes for an exciting story anyway!

And of course there were these as far as the eye could see.

Fair well West Texas! Thanks for the great food and the great company!

Desert Fun

Posted on May 11, 2015July 13, 2015 by missmobilemama

We’ve spent time in Arizona several other times, but this was our first time visiting Tucson. Wow! I was surprised by the beauty of this desert city! We loved seeing all the Saguaro Cactus and they were just beginning to bloom.

We visited the Sanora Desert Museum which sits just on the edge of Saguaro National Park. I HIGHLY recommend this museum if you are ever in the area. Most of the museum is outdoors and it’s really a botanical garden, zoo, aquarium, and museum all rolled into one. There’s a fantastic hummingbird aviary and another aviary with all kinds of exotic native birds. We saw beavers, big horned sheep, a bear, bobcats, cougars, and many other desert animals. In addition to the exhibits, there trails are situated on a hill that boasts breathtaking views of the valley below. It started out as a very hot excursion, but we we were visited by a little rain storm midway through so the temperature was perfect for our sightseeing.

Our afternoon at the Sanora Desert Museum

The kids loved our RV Park because it was covered in fruit trees ready for harvest! Of course they are happy any time we have a great pool too.

I had the privilege of having brunch and offering a business training for five lovely Tucson ladies! (One didn’t make it into the photo). Lynn (far left) was a fantastic hostess and we have her to thank for the museum recommendation. We had a great time in Tucson and we plan to go back sometime and take in more of the city and the desert beauty!!

My Mobile Office

Posted on May 10, 2015July 13, 2015 by missmobilemama

While it may feel like our trip is no work and all play, we do work as we ramble down the road. I get most of my “office” work in the passenger seat of the RV while James keeps us moving across the US. We also get the privilege of meeting new people and introducing them to essential oils and meeting up with our team members from state to state. I have several speaking and training events on the travel calender but one of my favorite things about traveling is getting the opportunity to spend some face to face time with the business builders on our team. I do love working with everyone online, but nothing beats getting to know people over a cup of coffee!

I am so grateful to have these three ladies on our team! We had a great time working together on our last night in Anaheim. Erin, Dawn, and Sara are doing a great job sharing the power of essential oils with Southern Cal and beyond!!!

The Pacific!

Posted on May 10, 2015May 13, 2015 by missmobilemama

We couldn’t leave California without dipping our toes in the Pacific Ocean. (After all, we are going to see the Pacific, the Atlantic, and the Gulf of Mexico twice all in one trip. How cool is that?!)

We didn’t have a lot of time, but we did sneak in a quick trip to Newport Beach. After a long Montana winter, nothing feels better than salt water on the toes!

Disney Treasures

Posted on May 10, 2015May 13, 2015 by missmobilemama

If you’re going to travel across America, why not start all the way West and travel all the way East, right? With that in mind, we kicked off our big trip with a few days in Disneyland. We had a great time in the park and even had the perk of watching the closed firework rehearsal for Disneyland’s 60th anniversary from the comfort of the hot tub in our park. Now that’s the way to watch the show!

I won’t bore you with details of our Disneyland days because, let’s face it, everyone pretty much has the same experience at Disney. It’s awesome, but it’s not unique by any means. Instead, I thought I’d share a few “hidden treasures” that probably go unnoticed by most.

Next time you’re in Disneyland, make time to visit “Great Moments with Abraham Lincoln”. Aside from being a great history lesson, the theater is filled with some fantastic Disneyland memorabilia. Here are a few of my favorite pieces:

The Snow Queen Exhibit

Did you know that the idea for a movie based on “The Snow Queen” has been floating around Disney for a really long time? Many artists of the past and present have contributed renderings of their visions for a snowy fairy tale that eventually evolved into the Frozen we all know.

I also loved seeing some of the original designs and animation from some of my favorite Disney classics.

I have to include this on because my first crush was on Robin Hood the fox when I was eight years old. Oh to be Maid Marian!

Who knew they had an animator working on site?

And of course, there’s the subtle spirit of Walt Disney that has been carefully preserved in his beloved park. We always love to look for the lamp in the window of his office above the fire station. The light never goes out in memory of Walt.

And don’t forget to go to the train station in New Orleans. Listen for the clicking of the telegraph overhead. It’s the speech given by Walt Disney on the opening day of Disneyland in 1955 continually looped in morris code. Have you heard it? We have!

Thanks for another great Disney experience Walt! Until next time…

Fun in the Park!

Posted on May 10, 2015May 14, 2015 by missmobilemama

Just a few memories from Disneyland!

A little father-daughter love at Dad’s birthday dinner!

Mobile Mission #1

Posted on May 10, 2015July 13, 2015 by missmobilemama

Our latest family adventure: 10 weeks across America!

We’ve made a lot of changes in the last few years including working from home (or anywhere for that matter! I love the company I work with for THAT!) and homeschooling our kids. The transitions weren’t without bumps and hard work, but the result is FREEDOM!!

I like a lot of variety. The idea of a cubical or even a consistent daily routine makes me go bonkers just thinking about it. Some people like predictability and routine (more power to them) but I get bored easily. When you have a personality like mine and you have new found freedom, there’s an itching to go to new places and see new things. James and I love to travel and we’ve always wanted to be able to show our kids the world. Our Freedom Tree team is growing across the US and beyond. This year we realized that embracing more travel as a family was a great investment in our business and it was an amazing opportunity to show our children the great country we live in.

So… be bought and RV and we’re hitting the road! We are christening our new vacation home on wheels with a 10 week trip across 29 states (and a little detour to Mexico)!! We are SO excited about our adventures to come!

Our hope is to find a great balance between life at home in Montana and life on the road. Our plan is to live life to the fullest, make memories, make new friends, and embrace whatever God brings our way!

Miss Mobile Mama

Loving life here, there, and everywhere.

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