Since before we were married, my husband and I knew that one day we eventually wanted to settle down in a quiet place and run a small bed and breakfast. We figured it would be when all the kids were grown and we retired, but still, it has always been a very tangible plan for…

Exactly one year ago, our young family of six took a life changing road trip across the country. We spent three weeks driving from our ordinary suburban home in Boise, Idaho to Mansfield, Missouri, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Norfolk, Nebraska (to visit family), and finally up to DeSmet, South Dakota.