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Foxfire & Freeways: Simple Moments and Rhubarb patches

Today was one of those full, simple days.

We spent most of it outside at the cousins’ place—just enjoying the weather, the breeze, and finally having a moment to slow down a bit. I even pulled some weeds to help clean up the veranda, which honestly felt kind of satisfying.

At one point I had a tiny little spider friend stop by, and not long after that we spotted hawks circling overhead. I took a few zoomed-in photos and… I’ve gotta say, the zoom on this iPhone is pretty wild.

It’s been one of those nice, easy days you don’t always get when you’re constantly on the move.

Walter had a full day outside too—he tried a rhubarb stalk for the first time and absolutely loved it. I even tried it myself (for the first time ever), and honestly… not bad at all. Not sure why I avoided it for so long.

He was happy as ever, bouncing around and getting the hang of his sippy cup like a pro.

And Sunna—our beautiful girl—spent the whole day in the sun and grass, soaking it all in. She’s completely tuckered out now.

Days like this feel like a reset.

Just good weather, simple moments, and a chance to breathe before heading home to Ohio.

Until the next mile, keep the fire lit and the road calling.
— Foxfire & Freeways

Foxfire & Freeways: Meet Sunna

We’ve been a little quiet lately…

and now we can finally share why.

We got a puppy.

Her name is Sunna.

We picked her up during our trip to Texas and spent some time just getting to know her—letting her settle in, getting her used to us, and starting the early stages of training.

She’s 8 weeks old now, and already such a big part of our little world.

Sunna is named after the Norse goddess of the sun—a symbol of light, warmth, and guidance. It felt fitting for this next chapter of our journey.

Lil man absolutely adores her. Watching them together already, you can just tell… this is going to be one of those lifelong bonds.

Of course, not everyone has had something positive to say about it.

But at the end of the day, that doesn’t really matter.

What matters is that she’s loved.
She’s cared for.
And she’s going to grow into one incredibly smart, loyal companion alongside us.

This life we’re building—it’s ours.

And now, it includes Sunna.

Until the next mile, keep the fire lit and the road calling.
— Foxfire & Freeways

Foxfire & Freeways: Beltane & Barefoot Days

We’re back on the road again—this time heading toward Iowa for a pit stop at the cousins’ place before making our way home to Ohio.

This past weekend we were in Fort Morgan for the Beltane festival, and honestly… it was a good one.

Lil man and I spent most of the day barefoot, just soaking everything in. It felt grounding in the best way—sun on our skin, feet in the earth, and a chance to slow down and just be for a bit.

Of course, we missed a few spots with sunscreen and ended up with some random sunburns 😅 but that just comes with the territory.

There were some really awesome vendors, a fire show that stood out, and just an overall energy that made the whole weekend feel worth it.

Lil man absolutely loved it—especially getting to hang out with his uncle Henry and Aunt Valeria. Those moments are always the best to watch.

It wasn’t perfect. There were still a few negative people and some stress that tried to creep in…

…but it didn’t take away from what the weekend was.

A good time.
Good people.
And a reminder of why we keep doing this.

Now it’s onward to Iowa, then Ohio.

More miles ahead.

Until the next mile, keep the fire lit and the road calling.
— Foxfire & Freeways

Foxfire & Freeways: Colorado, Chaos & A Quiet Pause

We made it into Colorado Springs on April 20th…

and almost immediately ran into another hiccup.

The camper slide-out decided it wasn’t going to cooperate again, which meant an unexpected overnight wait for someone to come take a look. Turns out one of the motors had gone bad, so that had to be replaced before we could move forward.

Not exactly how we pictured arriving—but that’s been a bit of the theme lately.

Once that was sorted, though, things slowed down in the best way. We spent a few days in Colorado Springs visiting friends, catching up, and taking a much-needed break from being constantly on the move.

After that, it was time to head to the grounds for the Barbarian Festival, April 24th through the 26th.

And honestly… it was worth it.

There’s something about being surrounded by that kind of energy, people, and atmosphere that reminds you why you do all of this in the first place.

But after the festival, things shifted.

Our little surprise—something we’ve been excited about—ended up bringing more attention than expected. Not all of it good.

There were some negative reactions, some stress that followed, and it was enough for us to take a step back for a bit. We went quiet. Disconnected from social media. Took some time to just focus on what’s in front of us.

Because not everything needs to be shared right away.

Some things need space first.

We’re still here. Still moving. Still figuring things out as we go.

Just a little quieter for the moment.

More to come when the time is right.

Until the next mile, keep the fire lit and the road calling.
— Foxfire & Freeways

Foxfire & Freeways: BBQ & Full Bellies

Another good day today—nothing too wild, just good food and good company.

We spent the day at my parents’ place for a proper southern BBQ, and let me tell you… we did not go hungry.

Chicken, Texas Twinkies, hot links, bratwursts, ham tips, corn on the cob… plus homemade tater salad and baked beans with bacon.

Safe to say we were all very full.

At some point my brother showed up with drinks that looked innocent enough… but were basically a 42oz cherry slushee with a shot of tequila 😅

Good? Yes.
Way too sweet? Also yes.

Now we’re back, completely wiped out.

I’d love to sleep in tomorrow… but let’s be real—lil man has other plans and runs this schedule now.

We’ll be heading back out Sunday, so I’ll check back in then with another update for my fine readers…

All two of you 😂

But honestly… even if it’s just two, I’m glad you’re here for the ride.

🧡

Lil man with his Pawpaw

Foxfire & Freeways: A Pause in Texas

We made it back to my hometown in Texas and settled into an RV park not far from my parents.

After weeks of packing, driving, moving, and figuring things out as we go, today felt like a pause.

Not a full stop… just a moment to breathe.

We got the trailer unhitched, grabbed some dinner, and now we’re settling in for the night.

Lil man is currently in the middle of another bedtime battle—round two of the camper life routine—but even that feels different tonight.

Maybe it’s because we’re not rushing to the next destination right now.

Maybe it’s because we finally have a couple days to just be.

It’s been almost two weeks of constant movement.

New places, new routines, long drives, and learning as we go.

And somewhere in the middle of it all, this is starting to feel like our normal.

Not perfect. Not always easy.

But real.

We’ve got a BBQ planned with my parents on Friday, and then Sunday morning we’re back on the road—heading toward Colorado.

From there, it’s camping near friends, another RV site, and then straight into the Barbarian Festival.

The road isn’t slowing down.

But for right now… it’s quiet.

And that’s enough.

🧡

Foxfire & Freeways: Night One — Camper Chronicles

We officially made it to Texas and settled into the camper… and just like that, a new chapter kicked off.

Now, let me tell you—camper life sounds real peaceful until bedtime rolls around.

Lil man decided Night One was the perfect time to test our patience, endurance, and overall willpower. What followed was a solid two-hour bedtime battle. Rocking, pacing, quiet singing, repositioning… rinse and repeat.

At one point we thought we had him. False victory.

At another point, we tried keeping him awake earlier so he’d crash easier later… yeah, he had other plans.

Somewhere between “he’s definitely about to fall asleep” and “how is he still awake,” we just accepted that this was part of the process.

And honestly? It is.

New place, new routine, new everything. His little world just flipped upside down, so of course he’s gonna fight sleep like it’s his full-time job.

But eventually… he gave in.

And just like that, the camper got quiet.

That kind of quiet that only comes after a long day, a long drive, and a long bedtime battle.

The kind where you just sit there for a second and think,
“Alright… we’re really doing this.”

Camper life.

Traveling. Festivals. Road days. Late nights. Early mornings.

It’s not perfect, but it’s real—and we’re figuring it out one night at a time.

We’ll be staying in Wichita Falls for a few days before heading out toward Colorado for the Barbarian Festival, and if Night One taught us anything, it’s this:

There’s going to be a lot more stories like this.

And honestly? I wouldn’t have it any other way.

🧡

Foxfire & Freeways: Still Moving

It’s been a little bit since a Foxfire & Freeways post.

Not because we stopped…

just because we’ve been busy living it.

The road hasn’t slowed down, the days have been full, and somewhere along the way, this started to feel less like a trip and more like our normal.

Not everything makes it into a post right away.

Some moments just happen, and you carry them with you for a bit before putting them into words.

But we’re still here.

Still moving.
Still chasing what’s ahead.
Still building something out of all of this.

And there’s more to come.

🧡