Kris and Lyssa's Great Goal Rush
Follow the completion of our yearly bucket list.
The moment I booked my plane ticket to Lake Tahoe for a family vacation, I knew I was going to complete my hot air balloon ride there. And complete I did: #4: Hot air balloon ride. The only person in my family who I knew would be 100% down for this adventure was my dad. … Continue reading Hot Air Balloon Ride
It’s blazin’ in our neck of the woods, so the only acceptable thing to do is go 16 stories underground in a cavern. No, really. In case you haven’t guessed, I completed #24.6: Visit the following places I have never been: Luray Caverns. Don’t worry — the jazz hands will break his fall. Things I … Continue reading Visit Luray Caverns
#16: Visit James Stewart museum, if it’s still open - DONE! After telling her about this trip, My mom: “When did you start liking old movies?” Me: “I’m not sure,” as I thought about the picture of Judy Garland that I cut out of a newspaper and placed in my jewelry box when I was … Continue reading Visit the Jimmy Stewart Museum
#24.1 Visit the following places that I’ve never been: Botanical Garden I couldn’t complete this goal without my mom, who adores flowers. So, I asked her to come with me as a Mother’s Day/Birthday combo outing bonanza. My mom, Rosmari, with Rosemary: A few things we learned/experienced at the U.S. Botanical Garden: It’s free. I asked … Continue reading Visit the United States Botanical Garden
This is a big one! I am so happy to cross #34: Go to New Orleans with Kris (carried over from 2011) off my 2012 goal list! (My favorite meal of all time, red beans and rice, pictured above.) Words cannot explain how excited I was to go back to New Orleans. I used to … Continue reading Mr. & Mrs. Al Coholic Go to New Orleans
Sneak peek of a completed travel goal.
Completed! 24.4 Visit the following places that I’ve never been: National Building Museum Not only did I get to go to this building (which is beautiful), I got to do my favorite thing while I was there — EAT MY FACE OFF. Thanks, Taste of the Nation D.C.! Me inside the building: The Great Hall: Me … Continue reading Visit the National Building Museum
Made travel plans to one of our goal destinations! But where to… ???
Crossing this off my list! #24.3 Visit the following places that I’ve never been: Ford’s Theater I love living near D.C. I’ve lived in the area since I was six and I still have yet to explore so many significant landmarks. For example, neither Kris nor I have ever been to Ford’s Theatre — the … Continue reading Visit Ford’s Theatre