theevolvingnomad Odds and Ends, Stateside

A Worthwhile Endeavor

Today I went for a hike with my 2-year old munchkin strapped to my back. I lumbered along steadily climbing up in elevation for 4 miles without resting until I reached our destination. Parents out there understand that when you're hiking with a munchkin it’s easier to keep moving than it is to stop and … Continue reading A Worthwhile Endeavor

theevolvingnomad Exploring, Stateside, Trials of Parenting

Roadtrip to Yellowstone

  The time has come to relinquish ourselves to the open road. I have made lists and created piles of stuff in several corners of the house in preparation for this adventure to Yellowstone. At some point one must stop planning and start doing. The doing portion begins with packing the car.   Load-Up: I … Continue reading Roadtrip to Yellowstone

theevolvingnomad Stateside

Colorado Culture Second Edition

  As my time spent living here draws to a close I feel it’s time to offer the second edition of what I have experienced as Colorado Culture. I have now seen more of Colorado than most states that I’ve lived in for several years and this is what I’ve witnessed. Let us begin in … Continue reading Colorado Culture Second Edition

theevolvingnomad Trials of Parenting

The Packing List

  Can you believe I consider this list to be the necessities when road tripping/camping with a baby? This packing list is about 1 step away from rolling out in a scroll-like fashion. This is life with a kiddo! Camping Gear 1-Tent (Alps Mountaineering 2 person-Lynx) 1 Space Blanket for the under side of the … Continue reading The Packing List

theevolvingnomad Stateside

Colorado Part 1

After several days on the road feeling liberated from the stagnancy of living a relatively normal existence for the past year we arrived at our (temporary) final destination: Morrison, Colorado. At least that’s where we thought our final destination was, sike! All we knew coming into this is that our dwelling was to be a … Continue reading Colorado Part 1