I just stepped back in from a playdate with Karrie at Mom Voyage. Yes, I do smell of dried chile peppers and sunscreen. Thanks for noticing.

I love hanging out with Karrie -- despite her current intestinal disorder -- because she is a mom who refuses to take "no" for an answer. Not when it comes to her kid eating his veggies. And certainly not when it comes to packing up and hitting the road. She also takes great pictures. How can you not want to head out after seeing shots like these?

What's so refreshing is that Karrie will be the first to admit that she's not "Adventure Mom" but rather "Don't Stay At Home Mom." Her trips aren't perfectly planned excursions with shiny, happy people. They are always better than being bitter about staying home and not trying something different.

Even if a break in the routine leads to a jellyfish sting or giardia.  

Photo credit: Karrie Wellborn