Lloyd from Lloydminster (2010-2014)

Our Lloyd – Lloydy, Lloydster, Lloydy McLloyderson, crossed the rainbow bridge – he was 13 and we, are sad…so sad!!! Lloyd was, in fact from Lloydminster and Yes, Nick and I are terribly uncreative when it comes to pup names. We had lost our first pup, Ralph, to cancer about 6 months before our paths […]

Panama…Pan..a…ma…ah….ah…A

Why Panama?? We have been asked that a lot, but the real answer, besides the actual real answer, is why not?? Ocean, Mountains, Coffee, and Chocolate – need I say more? Truthfully, the real answer is that Nick has had his eye on Panama for a while – specifically, a dirt bike tour set up […]

Gunner From Gunn (2013-2023)

Gunner was my miscarriage dog. After years of fertility struggles, and I mean years… and more years, we were finally pregnant until we weren’t… It’s the type of loss that is so deep and so sad and after so many years of hope, and heartbreak, we were at our breaking point. So, we did what […]

Cocaine Bear

We are at the end of another road trip, probably our last one of the year, and I have gained a few more insights that I thought I could share. Before I do, I should take a minute to describe what our life was looking like as we were about to embark on the 20 […]

Road Trip! Again

I’ve lost count of how many long trips we’ve taken as a family, but it’s, on average, more than most;). We left Texas about 3 days ago, and if I’m honest, I think I was a little arrogant as to how well and easy this 40-hour haul would go…. Isn’t it natures way to help […]

Our Secret (not so secret) Life!

We are the Willards, and WE are living a secret, not so secret, life!! It’s crazy to think that we have been on the road traveling around Canada, US and Australia since March 2019!! The kids were almost 3 years old when we left on our first road trip to Minnesota. Looking back now, I’m […]

Left, Left, just Stay left

Have you ever voluntarily put yourself in a position where you had to drive on the opposite side of the road? In a giant Motorhome? With kids in the back who need snacks every 7 minutes? This was a dream for Nick, a ridiculous one albeit;). He loves driving, if it’s not fast it may […]

In a sunburned country

In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson – This is the book we read before heading to Australia the first time and I can say with my absolute whole heart that Bill Bryson is by far my favourite Author. I mean, if you like to laugh until you cry, which I happen to;). He is clever and witty […]

take the holiday!!! it’s worth it

The week before any trip can be stressful, but this one will go down in history!! By the end of the week, I lost 5 lbs, forgot how to sleep and aged quite a few years. Want to know the secret to my new unplanned diet? And how to add several grey hairs and go […]

Aussie Aussie Aussie – Oi, Oi, Oi

Meet Miranda; This beaut was a true Sheila. A 1985 Toyota Hiace with a Pop top (aftermarket, of course;) and 5 on the tree!! In 2005 Nick and I picked up this quality automobile for $3500….what a deal!!! Where did we find such a specimen? Australia, of course – Kings Crossing to be exact and […]