This is how it works! We always close the show on a Sunday after a few weeks in one city, then raise the curtain the following Wednesday night in the next city. It all happens very fast. To me, it is like magic, because I am never there on Tuesday to see how, in one day, the crew unloads the 17 Semi’s then reloads our entire show back into a new theater. But, it happens without fail, and by Wednesday morning when I arrive along with Wardrobe, Hair and the Cast, everything looks and works as well as it did in the last city! Magic!
My Husband, Mitch is one of the magicians at the theater on Tuesday morning. Because of that he is never able to ride with us and always flies to the next location. Bri the Super Nanny, Mace, Jetson and I are on our own between cities. We love driving most of the time, but on occasion, we have had to drive many miles in only 2 or 3 days. 2300 miles to be exact from Cincinnati to LA, has been the hardest drive to date, but we did it thanks to a happy baby, caffeine and Tom Petty.
This trip, El Paso to Tempe was a piece of cake, only 424 miles in 2 days. EasyPeasy! So we decided to add 80 miles, a few hours and drive up to White Sands National Park in New Mexico! Joining us in caravan was Janet, a dear friend from the show, her dog, Rocco and cat, Maverick.
Here are a few pictures of our incredible day at Beautiful White Sands
Quite possibly Jetson’s idea of Doggie Bliss! All sand and NO water!
And No leash! (Since it was the off season the ranger allowed us to let the dogs off leash, we were the only people there and we promised to pick up poopies! Read this book to find out why we think SAFE off leash time is important to a dog)
Janet took these amazing pictures of her babies! They are so good she even entered a few in a contest. Vote for them here!
I took pictures of my baby (and Super Nanny flipping around in the background)
Mace sat for a while, fascinated with the sand flowing through his fingers. I hope in his lifetime he will always take the time to love and appreciate this wonder. 
Bri and Jetson did a little sand sledding.
Mace got some nuzzles and kisses from his Super Nanny
A little Mommy Love too
Janet got Kissy with Rocco waiting for sunset
As we said goodbye to the sun we had to say goodbye to White Sands. Tired and happy we made our way to Tempe. It was such a great day!
-Stina, Mace, Bri and Jetson xoxox
The 10th and 11th photos are really cool because of just how blue and uniformly shaded the background mountains came out. The background in those two has a two color theme going on between those mountains and the sky.
Thanks…White Sands is like a photographers paradise!You gotta go if you have not been!
That is kinda the way mountains blend into the horizon …. isn’t it? Or, is this just a South-Western USA phenomenon?
Wayne
Wow — the white sand looks just like snow … no wonder you were inspired to pull out the saucer!
What an adorable baby, too. Those cheeks…
Cutest cheeks ever! Thanks for reading! I love your blog, by the way! You are a wonderful writer!
what cool shots. hardly looks like sand at first. is that a cat in there? traveling with you?
The cat “Maverick” travels with my friend Janet! She is also with the show! He is a really cool cat! Thanks for reading!
Gahh!! The cat and baby photos are just too cute!! Great post
Thank you so much!
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Thanks for reading! I am excited to check out yours!
I LOVE this post and the premise of your blog! My partner and I don’t have children who travel with us, but our dogs come along for the ride. I did a post called “Canines in Conical Hats: Lucy does Vietnam”–one you might enjoy. Lucy in my Maltese.
http://reinventingtheeventhorizon.wordpress.com/2012/02/23/canines-in-conical-hats-lucy-does-vietnam-2/
Happy traveling,
Kathy
I will it check out! Thank you! I cannot imagine traveling without my Buddy!
What a life! Totally, totally beyond existing words to describe! I so envy you, especially being there in the west. White Sands and Sedona — !!!!! I feel like I could touch the computer screen and feel the sand. I’m so glad you were fresh pressed!
Thank you so much! We are headed up to the pacific Northwest next, hopefully it will not rain too much!
Wow, that first picture looks like a snowy landscape!
I know weird, right? Thanks for reading!
These are some of the most adorable photos I have ever seen. Man, I can’t wait until the day I can travel the world…
Thank you! I can’t wait to travel to other countries, I have not traveled much out of the US..only Italy! Which was incredible!
Great pictures! Light and color is perfect! What camera and settings did you use for this? DId you use any filters?
I have a Canon EOS Rebel T1i.. for the Cover photo I used iso of 400 f/16…no filters! I also checked the time it was 4:09pm in the west…the color really was perfect! Thank you so much for reading!
Your photos are very beautiful. your baby is super cute and I must say, you’re a lovely mommy
Thank you…I’ll take it! xoxox
Great pictures,lovely boy and nice place!
Great post. When I saw it on freshley pressed I was confused since the headline said TX and AZ but on the picture it looked like a landscape of snow. Interesting, had no idea that sand in that colour exsisted
I was confused too, when we first got there! It really looked like snow…I even remember getting the chills before I got out of the car!
This looks like a very nice day for you all. I love the looks of deserts like that. Cute baby and animals. Thanks so much for sharing. Connie
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Thanks for reading!
Love the blog, and loved the dunes out west.
Wayne
Beautiful photos. I have hitchhiked through White Sands in New Mexico awhile back. New Mexico has a lot of beautiful landscapes. I used to work on an apple farm in Embudo, New Mexico years ago.
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I am excited to read your blog! Hope it was not hot when you did it? That would be miserable! Thanks for reading!
great nice baby, dogs, cat, people and all around you
très très beau, l’espace, un très bel horizon,
vous avez bien fait d’y être
bybye
ds
Thank you, Thank you!
Loving your post – thanks for sharing and great photos (cat in the sand a new one for me -ha!)! Congrats on being FP!
what lovely photos and what a lovely blog!
I love the west! Great pictures.
White Sands was easily one of the coolest places I went to on my trip. I walked out for about 10 minutes by myself and spent a few hours just meditating and existing in space. Of course, I also slid down a few sand hills… Beautiful!
I agree! I just wanted to be quiet for awhile, then I wanted to be loud! Thanks for reading! Gonna check out your site now..it looks very cool!
White Sands is beautiful. Your photos are great! It’s been too long since I visited there.
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I grew up in Alamogordo and Tempe, AZ! This was such a nice read, I love White Sands. Used to spend countless hours there during school breaks. I’m glad you covered it and are spreading the word about its boundless beauty. Thank you.
Thanks for reading my blog! White Sands is really by far one of the coolest places I have ever been! Can’t wait to go back and spend more time!
If you find yourself in NM again, check out Carlsbad Caverns. They’re also really amazing. You will feel so tiny when in the presence of all those giant limestone formations! http://www.nps.gov/cave/index.htm
Funny Story, we did go to the Caverns! It was so incredible, I had never seen anything like it! I took so many pictures I had to change memory cards and accidentally dropped my camera card down one of the deep openings in the cave! So the cave swallowed up the visuals! Damn! But, yes it is amazing there!
Oh no, I can’t believe you lost your card! That’s really a bummer. Someday archaeologists will find it and will know what the caverns used to look like, if they can find an old-timey “chip reader” to decipher it
At least someone would get to enjoy them! Ahhh such a bummer!
Wow, beautiful pictures! I’m new to the Southwest myself, but I’m really enjoying it (except for the freak snow warnings yesterday…). I love how pristenely white the snow is!
so cute! <3
Thank you!
Very nice blog with beautiful photos. Good work. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Italy!
Grazie! Thanks for reading, I love Italy, just went last year! So beautiful!
The photos of the baby with the pooches are too cute. Fabulous photos, you captured the essence of White Sands exquisitely.
Thank you! Thanks for reading!
Really? Is that a cat out there too? Looks like great fun!
Really! That’s Maverick and he is a super cool cat..he thinks he is a dog!
For a while there I thought the baby was under clothed until I eventually figured out the snow thing. The simplicity of the photography was refreshing, it allowed for the story to stand out in the forefront. Beautiful baby, memories to show him when he will be old enough to ask what the pictures are about.
White sands really messes with your eyes when you first get there, you kinda have to tell your brain to believe that it is not snow! Thanks for reading!
These are such beautiful photos! It looks like such a peaceful place, definitely worth the extra miles.
Halie
Thanks for reading, Yes it was so peaceful! But at the same time, it would have been amazing to blast some cool music and dance!
All of the pictures are great but that first one is really great.
Thank you..the one with my dog? WordPress changed the order a bit!
Yes. The one where he is looking off at the dunes. Makes you wonder what he’s contemplating. Or maybe he just saw a squirrel
You are probably very right about the squirrel! He is very much like Dug in UP!
Looks like an awesome cool little dog either way
These put a smile on my face! Beautiful landscape and I love the pic with the baby wearing shades and sun hat! Thanks for sharing.
That seems like a pretty intense ride, any time of the year. I’ve never known the desert to be friendly. Congrats.
We got lucky that day! I was not even a bit windy!
I love the pictures and the story! Mace with his sunglasses, and sifting sand through his fingers, great memories.
This is beautiful! I especially love the dog pics!
Thank you for reading!
White sands is a baby’s paradise. I also have a soft spot for it, and for Great Sand Dunes, near Alamosa, CO.
Awesome sight! We also travel as a family, but not as extensively as you. Just curious, did you take your very top photo of the open road? If so, great shot.
Thank you for looking! Yes, I took that photo somewhere between Portland and Denver? I love your sight too…just took a peek!
Thanks. We just prettied our site up. Looking forward to hitting the road soon and not just reminiscing about past trips.
The baby is a bit fat.
Thanks Andreas that’s a compliment for new Mommies!
I’ve been to El Paso (in 1987), but unfortunately could go no farther west. “White Sands” is quite an appropriate name! I know much of Arizona and New Mexico is desert–but I had no idea, until now, how white the sand can be! It really is as white as that on the beaches here on the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast! Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures!
You are Welcome! Thanks for reading!
What a BEAUTIFUL place!!! I hope I’m fortunate enough to visit it someday!
And your baby is simply adorable!! Very cute!
Thank you! You must go it is so worth the trip!
Oh, wow. That sand is amazing. It must have been incredible to see it “live” and walk through it. The sun plays beautifully on the sand, too. Also – they are such cute dogs! I love picture 2, where I can see the sand flying under the force of paws! Cheers.
Thank you for reading! White Sands is pure doggie bliss!
Lovely shots and endearing moments. Thanks for sharing!
Cute baby, but even cuter Super Nanny!
You are all so lovely in these beautiful photographs. Congratulations on being Freshly Pressed.
I am glad to meet your blog. Thank you, Blessing and Happiness, with my love, nia
Glad to meet you as well! Thanks for reading! And the compliments!!!
baby is so cute !!
grew up in El Paso (Ft. Bliss). We made the trip to White Sands on a regular basis. Wonderful experience. thanks for bringing me back.
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Thank you so much for reposting, I have always wanted to go to Istanbul, looking forward to reading your blogs!
Wonderful photos! The little fog looks as though it is having so much fun – & you have your cat there as well! Goodness. I would be scared to let my cat out like that, but she doesn’t like travelling.
It looks rather stunning, the White Sands National Park.
Lovely post. Thank you.
What a lovely post! You have a most interesting life. Nia linked to your blog for us today. I’m happy she did. I love it.
beautiful pictures and would love my artist to use your camera man also new music http://youtu.be/xLU0Pd1xFEM up coming artist.
Groovy Song! Thanks!
Wow…LOVED the pictures! Great, great photograhy! I need a better camera for sure, as I am into photography. What camera do you have? I live in Tempe, and I have to be honest and say, whenever I travel, it’s hard to come back here. AZ has never felt like home to me. Sorry…I know people LOVE Az. I like it, but do not love it. What is it that your husband does? Is he a musician?
I have a canon EOS T1i and I love it! My husband is a sound engineer not a musician, but he could be! Tempe is cool, you can’t beat the sunshine! And Dutch Brothers coffee!
I LOVE Dutch Brothers! Even though I drink decaf, it’s still the best! Thanks for the camera info, I’m going to check it out! Sound eng. – cool job! Always on the road, I’m sure. Take care!
Very good post. Congratulations!
The starkness between the sand and the subjects is stunning and beautiful! I only live about 10 minutes from Tempe and was surprised to see these beautiful pics with that heading- Tempe, not so beautiful but O.K.!
I think sometimes when you live somewhere and get into the grind of things the beauty is harder to find! I could stare at a cactus all day! But then again I don’t get to see them very often…so it is super cool to me!
You know, they ARE cool! We used to drive from California to AZ every other week, about 380 miles and we always loved looking at the cactus, all the strange shapes. Got to respect a saguaro that only grows about 1 inch a year and apparently does not get an arm for many, many years.
Those dinosaurs along the 10 are pretty cool too! The ones from Pee Wee Herman’s Big Adventure…
Wow – so many emotions great captured on the photos. Just awwww <3
Looks a magical day and place.
A moment in time you have taken the long route to create,
and know how to appreciate.
Thanks for sharing it here. Happy travelling…
These are all such amazing photos. And I must say you all look great. My boyfriend and I have made a few long road trips and I NEVER look good. I am currently working as a Nanny for a 9 month old girl. I must give kudos to Bri for her matching outfit and all
I must admit I’m a bit jealous of her job. Beautiful little boy, dogs, and cat. Thanks for sharing!
I will let Bri know, sounds like you two have a lot in common! It is a great job for a Nanny, but lots of traveling when you are not used to it! I told her she should start a fashion nanny Blog???
Your pics are lovely. My favorite is your baby’s “curiosity” picture. My oldest “baby” now lives with her husband in Alamogordo, near White Sands, and loves the dunes. Enjoy the path you’re traveling.
Very sweet and endearing.
These are great! I live in El Paso and I recognized White Sands immediately. Glad you and your family got to enjoy it
Thanks for sharing your photos! Safe travels
I loved El Paso! The Kinley’s Coffee house was way cool! Thanks for Reading!
I just found your blog via Freshly Pressed. What an awesomely unique life you guys have! I look forward to reading more
So glad you like! The picture of you, is it with the Longhorn statues in Dallas, TX.?
Yes! I’ve lived in the Dallas area for about 14 years.
When our show was in Dallas last summer we stayed at the Aloft across the street from the Longhorns. I loved them and Jetson layed under them to get away from the sun! Also, Cafe Brazil is one of my favorite breakfast places in the US, can’t wait to go back!
So nice and cute, your pics are wonderful and I have to say your baby too.
Adorable pictures! I thought the first picture was of snow at first. =P
Nice place. You just added a place to be visited on my list. Great shots btw. Cheers.
Oh Good! I am glad, it is really worth it!
haha, your baby is so cute! I love how the doggie trying to kiss (or chat??) your baby!
The white sand looks beautiful and so as your photos!
Thank you! He loves the dogs!
picture is good….
Nice view.. I never found like that in my country..
nice view, lovely baby, white dog, and beautiful girl
Thank you, Where are you from?
I come from Indonesia. Asia. Do you know my country?
Nice to know you thisamaceing.
Of Course! Beautiful country! Nice to know you! Most Americans know about Indonesia from the book and movie Eat, Pray Love…I loved both!
Thank you.
But I never found snow fall from the sky in my country.
Did you ever come to my country?
Maybe you know Bali?
I have never been to Indonesia, but I would love to see it! If you look closer to the pictures it is not snow, but sand! It is very different from many places in the USA! It is also very hot there, not cold at all! At least not that day! Bali looks very beautiful too! I would love to Scuba dive near there one day
Hehe yes. I look it closer, it’s sand.
but from the far look like snow.
Desert..
yes. Bali have beautiful beach and great for surving.
If you come to my country tell me.
Maybe i can be your guide with your family.
lol
Lovely pictures! Thanks for sharing your experiences.
such beautiful pictures. great job ! the colours on your pictures really stick out.
if you can, check out my blog. I try and put all that I can on my travels, although I’ve never been to White Sands, but it looks amazing.
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I love your blog! I’m following! I have not seen The Artist yet but you reminded me, I have too! And I love French everything so I am sold! Nice to meet ya!
thanx so much for your message. feels nice to know that some people are checking out my blog. and yes, you have to watch the Artist, I absolutely loved it. see you soon on your blog !
What a stunning pictures! Those are very well captured!
I remember seeing White Sands for the first time last year and was truly amazed. I travel a lot for work (TX and NM) and this was definitely a top I had to make. Paradise….
Mace is adorable!!
Incredible photos! Like the one of the dog and cat especially.
Looks great there, white sands… Living in Belgium we don’t get much of that but I might get to see them one day..
Love the story.
Great photo’s, love the “Jack” shots, great to see the animals being a big part of the family. My Jack would love the open space, he wouldnt be that keen on the other pets though. Enjoy your journeys…
Andy O.
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Thanks for reposting my blog! I love the main header picture on yours, beautiful!
Incredible pics like it