Californy Is The Place You Ought To Be!

We're visiting a blogger today who is on the precipice of a big move. A lifelong resident of Orange County, she prepares to move to northern California with her beau. We east coasters forget just how big California is. The distance between Lauren's old home and her new one is greater than the distance between me (in Baltimore) and the yahds and pahks in Bahston. And I have to cross through six states to get there. Yeah, it's far. It's no wonder she worries they might speak a different language up there.

Now let's go wish Lauren luck on her new home and take a little tour of her old one!

From Orange County to County Road

Please leave Lauren a comment and let her know how much we appreciate the tour!

Motor City!

We're off to visit Alita in Michigan today. She's a photographer, mom and nature lover. She has a sick kiddo today, so we're hoping she's okay to give us a tour of her home near Detroit. I know Alita is eager to show us what a beautiful and vibrant city it is!

Let's head on over to see her!

Da Mainiacs

Please leave Alita a comment and let her know we appreciate the tour!

Look out Music City . . .

Anyone ever see That Thing Called Love? A great little movie from 1993 starring Samantha Mathis, Dermot Mulroney, Sandra Bullock, and River Phoenix (one of his last roles, I think). Did you see it? I really like the film. It's set in Nashville, a city I really like, and centers around a group of young country music hopefuls. I also really like country music.

A line repeatedly shouted throughout the movie is: "Look out Music City, cause here I am and I ain't never leavin'!"

Look out, BlogTrotters, because today we're heading to Nashville. Our tour guide is Robin Dodd, of Robin Dodd Photography, which suggests she's always "looking out" at Nashville (from behind her camera), even if not necessarily yelling at Nashville.

Let's Go!

Robin Dodd Photography

Please leave Robin a comment to let her know you stopped by. Visit again later this week for an important BlogTrotting announcement.

Bridge to Iowa

Despite growing up just next door in Kansas, I spent very little time in Iowa. While it certainly has a lot to offer, it's charms are more of the understated variety. It wasn't until a movie called The Bridges of Madison County came out that I became aware of that element of Iowan architecture. Who would have guessed the state harbored such charming little gems. I imagine it inspired more than one roadtrip, my own family included.

But we're visiting Des Moines today. A lovely city that is home to our featured BlogTrotter, Megan. She is super cute and her blog is so charming so please head on over to see her!

Life and Wife of a Med Student

Please leave Megan a comment and let her know we appreciate the tour!

Big State, Big Heart

I wish they all could be California girls . . . that is, if all of those California girls are as generous as today's BlogTrotting tour guide. Debby has multiple blogs -- her main blog all dressed for Fall and a very special ministry blog that you should check out.

I know I'm ready to see California from Debby's perspective. Let's head toward the sunshine and "skyes of blue"!

Just Breathe

Please leave Debby a comment to let her know you visited. Enjoy your Thursday!

Say "Yes" to Michigan

I seem to remember an ad campaign from years ago that featured the phrase, "Say 'yes' to Michigan"? Does anyone else remember that, or did I dream it? I have to say that I love the new Pure Michigan ads that air these days. The footage of lakes and sunshine and trees pulls me in every time. Michigan is truly a state with something for everyone (except, unfortunately, enough jobs).

Today we're BlogTrotting in Michigan with Lori. She's a mom and a reader. Make sure to check out her book reviews if you're in the market for a new addition to your nightstand.

Let's let her lead the way!

La Vida Lori

Please leave Lori a comment to let her know you stopped by. Enjoy your Wednesday!

Missouri Waltz

When I moved to Baltimore, I drove here from Kansas. One of the great highlights of that unbelievably long (and mostly boring) drive was seeing the St. Louis Arch. Any attempt I might make to convey the size and majesty of that symbol would no doubt fall flat. Suffice to say that it is an incredible monument. One that I am sure our featured blogger, Mrs. B, will do a much better job of telling you about.

So let's head on over to see her!

She's Star Crossed

Please leave Mrs. B a comment and let her know you appreciate the tour.