Family and a Ton of Friends in UT

Family and a Ton of Friends in UT

Welcome back to Tire Mom! I haven’t done an exact count, but I probably know more people in Utah than in any other state. Not only did Clayton and I spend a great deal of time there over the years, but many people we knew from other places have settled in the area....
So Blessed in Wyoming

So Blessed in Wyoming

Welcome back to Tire Mom! I swung over to Wyoming during my stay in Idaho and (after getting myself some square ice cream; Google it – it’s a thing) I arrived in Star Valley. Friends there connected me to their nephew Dalton, Tire Mom #37. I could absolutely press the...
Family in Idaho

Family in Idaho

Welcome back to Tire Mom! As I’ve said many times, driving through stunning beauty fills my soul. I see goodness. I feel hope. Those were huge and important things for me along the way. The trip from Portland, Oregon, to Rexburg, Idaho, outdid itself in providing...
New and Known Cousins in OR

New and Known Cousins in OR

Welcome back to Tire Mom! Oregon was next on my agenda, and after visiting with life-long friends and some family in Portland, I drove down to Eugene. It’s a college town, and my Tire Mom #35 was the wife of a grad student.  Me and Laura If you’ve been following my...
First Time in Alaska

First Time in Alaska

Welcome back to Tire Mom! On September 12, 2018 I was off to Alaska. Obviously, I had to fly there, which gave me an overview of the majesty of that massive state. But I hadn’t seen anything yet. Over the next three days, in the company of friends from Clayton’s...
Wonderful Times in WA

Wonderful Times in WA

This helicopter ride over.. these mountains!!!!!!! Welcome back to Tire Mom! When I was in Washington, I visited Spokane, Mose Lake and Lake Chelan, all inhabited by dear friends and family. But the biggest kick was flying by . . . wait for it . . . helicopter to...