Day 12 & 13- No Hurry 2016: Nazis, Traffic, Scandia, and Home

July 26th, 2016 The trip is quickly winding down and TeamHovis is getting a bit spent on energy. The whole team slept in until late but the Coaching Staff was awoken in the middle of the night to a 50 person fight breaking out on the street below. It was a like a train wreck…

Day 11 – No Hurry 2016: Volcanoes & Waterfalls

June 25th, 2016 Sorry to those of you following us closely, we have been posting a day late.  Too much fun! It was another stellar day in California. As we’re getting up and ready for the day E went out on the front porch and sat by herself for awhile to enjoy the morning. In…

Day 8 – No Hurry 2016: Grumpies and Smores

June 22nd, 2016 Well TeamHovis hit our low today. The day started off promising with Lady Coach getting a chance to sleep in. After that it was 5 hours of more or less continual grumpiness for all team members – maybe or maybe not related to the fact that Coach allowed the kiddos to watch…

Day 7 – No Hurry 2016: Conquering Kayaking and Ocean World

June 21st, 2016 Today was a day like any other day, if your days are full of kayaking, sharks, stingrays, crock-pot meals, pinnipeds, and Shubies. The Lady Coach nailed our breakfast of pigs in a blanket. Shortly after eating, the kiddos informed me it was time for a soak in the hot tub. So soak…

Day 5 – No Hurry 2016: Kayaking & Snorkeling on the Smith River

June 19th, 2016 “This is paradise!” – E and Gman  when describing our cabin and view of the river. Happy Father’s Day, Coach!  Finally being in a “normal” house with “normal” bedrooms means kiddos actually slept until 7:30ish this morning!  Or at least that was the thought until the big kids mention they’ve already watched…

Day 4 – No Hurry 2016: Destination Known

June 18th, 2016 Kiddos started to stir around 6:50am but they kept themselves occupied with laughter and silliness until 7:15 or so. Last night the kiddos were so excited to all be sleeping in the same room – “sleepover! sleepover!” and it seems the excitement carried the morning. For breakfast we dined on leftovers: chicken…

Day 1 – No Hurry 2016: San Fran in a Hot Minute

June 15th, 2016 Have you ever woken up three children at 4:45 am to catch a flight? Well its the alternate definition of funny, funny. One of our highly recommended travel hacks is the “stay at a hotel right by the airport the night before an early flight” trick.  Saves you an hour of drive…