1 year later.

This day one year ago our little family loaded up in our Ford Expedition. Catch our journey from the beginning here. Setting out on an expedition of our very own, many thought we were crazy. They were right. Selling our home, leaving family, embarking on a cross-country road trip with no defined endpoint and barely any money in the bank. We had to be bat-shit crazy, right?

Today as I watch the kiddos laugh and play at the beach, spend an unexpected hour with a neighbor sharing stories about life, or scrolling through pictures on my phone I am reminded that crazy is okay. Actually crazy is more than okay. For it is in these everyday moments that I can truly appreciate what we have done with this venture. The cool places we visited and the experiences we have been able to share are all because of our crazy idea to start a blog, The Road Knott Taken, and go for it!

This journey has not been perfect, not even close. We ran out of money and had to cut out many stops along our route. Half of our belongings are still in storage in Texas, not dare getting touched by the movers that brought the other half of our stuff here in shambles. I miss being able to have last-minute lunch dates with my sister, celebrate our birthdays and holidays with cousins and grandparents, or even trade babysitting duties with good friends for some much-needed adult time. The house we sold was simply my favorite. Guest quarters, two living rooms, a fenced backyard with a butterfly garden and an amazing play structure. All memories that will last a lifetime.

Looking ahead, will we be in the Pacific Northwest forever? Probably not, but maybe…who knows. After experiencing the joy and freedom of traveling with no end game, I will not limit our possibilities. As the phrase goes, “the world is your oyster”. Although oysters make me gag so there has to be a more appropriate saying. Point being, there is no coming back from knowing our crazy The Road Knott Taken adventure is and was possible without a huge savings account and two small children in tow. There is so much in our world to learn, see, experience, and explore.