The Creative Nomad Family

Baby Steps and Big Leaps

Grace — Fri, 25 May 2012 23:02:41 +0000

Announcing the new addition to the Creative Nomad Family – John Gerard

I would describe the past three months as joyful, thrilling, crazy, and emotional. “Why?” might you ask. Because twelve weeks ago, John Robert and I became parents. We can both say without a doubt that that was the happiest day of our [...]

Homemade Buttermilk Custard with Strawberry Sauce for Valentine’s Day

Grace — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:26:28 +0000

A lot of people like to go out to eat during special occasions or holidays such as Valentine’s Day, but I look at these times as the perfect opportunity to make a super delicious something at home! This year for the holiday of love, I decided to make buttermilk custard with a bright red [...]

Fortunately We Don’t Rely on Fortune Cookies

Grace — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:39:35 +0000

With all forms of fortune telling, I feel like they’re a joke. Fortune cookies especially make me laugh. Sometimes being so generalized, any fortune could apply to any person. But the one above did give me a big smile. Now, I’m not superstitious, and especially not with cookies that have [...]

We Bought Our Fifth Wheel!

JohnRobert — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:21:19 +0000

We are excited to announce that we signed all the papers and handed over all the checks for our new 5th wheel. The 2012 Forest River will be arriving this Sunday at the farm. Keep an eye on the blog for video walkthourgh, pictures, and the story behind the journey towards getting our new adventure [...]

Happy Thanksgiving!

Grace — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:00:14 +0000

Baby Pennington’s Second Ultrasound and Photo-shoot

Grace — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:43:07 +0000

Front view of looking down at face Front view with arm 19 weeks

It was an absolutely gorgeous day with a clear blue sky, cool breeze, and warm sunshine as we drove [...]

The new ‘RV and baby’ game plan

JohnRobert — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:17:49 +0000

Let me first say that I am stoked to be a dad. Some of my fondest memories are the past adventures with my dad. The thought of being able to create more memories with my own child is just thrilling. I can imagine hiking around national parks with my baby in a baby backpack and Grace by [...]

A Bit of Baby News and dots2lines Designed Stationary for Sale on Grace’s Blog

Grace — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:37:58 +0000

Yesterday was pretty exciting as we watched our little Pennington baby, stretch, move, touch his/her head, and even give us a yawn. The movements were too cute, and all I wanted to do is hold my munchkin and give him/her a kiss and long snuggle. I can’t wait to hold this [...]

Not to be blunt but… We’re having a baby!

Grace — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 02:40:43 +0000

side view front view
10 weeks old

Yesterday marks the official 18 weeks that I’ve been carrying this little bundle inside me. Even as I type, I can feel the baby’s quick silent [...]