We flew out of Las Vegas (had booked the flight long before we knew we'd be in the Phoenix area!) the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, arriving at Detroit Metro Airport and picking up our rental car early Wednesday morning for the drive to Ann Arbor. There was more snow on the ground and colder temps than I ever remember this early in the year, and...

Here we are, 2 days before leaving on our big trip to Brazil, and we are so excited! We are nearing the end of a long checklist of preparations and have been keeping busy visiting with friends and family before we leave. Erin is a little nervous but mainly excited about her new adventures. Having never been to Brazil, she has no idea what to exp...