It started with an idea that led to this question:
Why can't we sell our house, buy a motorhome,
and travel around the US for a year?
Over 15 months in 2006-2007, we traveled with our
2-year-old son, Justin. The goal of our journey was
to visit all the National Parks in the lower 48.
Along the way we found out we'd have another traveler. We gave birth to a surprise baby named Zane, who was born with Trisomy 18. 
In July 2007 we completed our goal, all the while incorporating Zane into our adventures and caring for his many needs. 
We kept a website throughout our trip. It's here
to inspire others to pursue their dreams;
especially parents of kiddos with special needs.
We kept a website throughout our trip. It's here
to inspire others to pursue their dreams;
especially parents of kiddos with special needs.
We kept a website throughout our trip. It's here
to inspire others to pursue their dreams;
especially parents of kiddos with special needs.
For all our planning...
Our goal was to visit all 46 of the National Parks in the Lower 48.
The months of planning paid off. In July 2007, 15 months after we started, our trip ended in Rocky Mountain National Park. We had accomplished our goal and had the experience of a lifetime.
In more ways than one.
We didn't plan on this...
Instead, we decided to continue and welcome a new family member in our travels.
Zane was born in December. On the fifth day of his life, we learned he was born with a chromosomal condition called Trisomy 18. The doctors told us to prepare for him to die.
He didn't.
