The purpose of this blog is to share my insights and what I learn about creating an eternal family. In that context I think I need to explain the title of my blog. Chocolate eclairs and car trips are two of my favorite memories of growing up in my family.

My mom made the most delicious eclairs. The shell was just right and the filling was to die for. I have yet to find any bakery that makes them that good. I now have her recipe, but did not inherit her touch. On Easter morning we would drive to the Shenandoah Valley to watch the sun come up and eat chocolate eclairs.

A lot of my memories include traveling. We lived on the East Coast and 90% of our extended family lived in Utah. It my mind it seems that every year we loaded up the VW bus and off we went.

I hope that as I will grow and expand my understanding of family I will be able to share my thoughts and feelings with you.