This is our new beauty! We had a great trip last weekend. We drove to Mesquite and I actually drove the last way into town and after getting used to driving a motorhome vs my little car, it was a piece of cake. The boys loved being able to kick back on the couches (wearing seat belts much to their chagrin) and read or play their games or whatever they wanted. They each had their own couch so we didn't have any problems with travelling for hours and trying to share a seat. Wonderful peace!

We arrived at Mesquite and had planned to just stay the night in the Casablanca parking lot so we didn't have to worry about where we were going to stay or getting the perfect camp spot. We didn't need to plug in anywhere so there was no stress. That was a completely new experience for us!

The next morning we woke up and leisurely got ready for the day, pushed the button to bring in the slide, ate breakfast and hit the road. Off to the Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada. This is a new place to us and came highly recommended. We stopped at the Visitors Center and learned where the campsites are located but were warned that they may be full. We checked it out and they were full but no worry. We drove down the road a ways and found a great place to hike. Alex decided that he wanted to climb the highest rock with the steepest climb. He has no fear. We all joined him and that was quite an adventure - going up was fine, coming down had its very sketchy moments! But we survived with some fast heart rates and no injuries.

After hiking for awhile and getting a little sun in the beautifully warm weather, we went back to the Visitors Center and got some information on local camping. We were off to Lake Mead! Water, my favorite. We had been told of a place - Spencers Point - where they have free dry camping. We found the most perfect spot, not far from the beach, which the kids loved. It was the perfect location. Quiet, water, mountains, and we had everything we needed. No stress travelling. We played in the water (cold) and hiked through all sorts of terrain - bushwhacked a little - found hundred of thousands of sea shells. It was so relaxing and the motorhome was perfect, no trouble on the first trip. Phew!

Wonder where we'll head next?

Motorhome Adventures

We just bought a Class C Motorhome. It is a Fleetwood Quest on a Dodge Sprinter Van Carriage. with a Mercedes Benz motor. Sweet! It is the perfect size for me to feel comfortable driving so Chris won't have to always drive. The boys are thrilled and love it! We have been attempting to figure out how things work, very different than the tent trailer we are used to, but ultimately will be better.