During the weekdays, we plan to park our home at the local military base FAMCAMP. I have to say, the FAMCAMP is peaceful and convenient. It is within a 5 minute drive to our jobs, groceries, the gym and our daughter's pre-k school. So, while we are spending money on fuel when we travel on the weekends, our gas expenses have significantly decreased during the weekdays.
We now live near a lake and the playground area backs up to our RV so our daughter's won't miss the one we had in our yard. 
There is a building located nearby that can be rented for parties which would be perfect for a birthday party, etc. Although, it doesn't seem to be used often and we have eaten lunch in there before when we visited the base to feed the ducks. It is a nice facility because it is screened in and has ceiling fans. So we can enjoy a meal outdoors without the bother of bugs when the facility isn't being used. 
As for the RV, I'm sure many are interested in seeing the inside of our new home. It has three slides on it which provide additional living space when we are parked and the slides are extended (the picture shown here was taken when we were at George L. Smith State Park last weekend). Our older model Fleetwood didn't have the slideouts and it made it a bit cramped at times.There are many updates with our new RV that we didn't have with the 1997 Fleetwood. Some upgrades we needed...others we just wanted.
Essentially, our set up time has been significantly reduced. We park and do the following:
1. Push one button that activates the automated leveling system.
2. Push two other buttons which causes the slides to extend out.
3. Push another button that causes the large awning to extend.
4. Hook up sewer, power, and cable (if available).
5. Align the satellite dish.
Voila....we are in business.
Our new RV has all of the creature comforts of a home. We can sleep up to 7 people (master bed, two sleeper sofas and dining booth converts to a bed).
There is a queen size bed in the "master" bedroom. It features a sleep number pillow top air mattress. There is also a washer/dryer combo unit in that room along with a large closet, overhead storage, and a cabinet area that has drawers and a sink and medicine cabinet above. We also have a TV that retracts along with a DVD/VHS player and surround sound.
The main living area has two sofas that convert to beds. It also has a full-size fridge with ice maker and water dispenser. The kitchen has corian counter tops and stainless steel appliances. It has a convection microwave oven and a gas cooktop with three burners and a regular oven fueled by propane. It also has a built-in central vacuum. The dining table has an extension and two fold away chairs so we can have seating/table space for 6 if needed. The main living area also has a TV and DVD/VCR player and surround sound. The cockpit has an XM radio, backup camera and lots of bells and whistles that I hope Jeff knows how to interpret or we're in trouble. Both the passenger and driver's seats can be turned when parked so that they function as extra seating. Both have warmers in the seats. And, the passenger seat is a powered recliner. There are automated sun blinds and curtains that close for privacy. There are day/night blinds throughout the coach on all of the windows.
Outside, we have a few more creature comforts. There is a built-in satellite on the roof. And, an outdoor entertainment area complete with a gas grill, sink and small refrigerator. There is also a TV and DVD player/radio. This will be nice when we want to watch a football game but the girls want to play outside. Now, we can watch the game and keep an eye on the kiddos at the same time. See....we all have the comforts of home...minus the extra square footage and the lawn to mow. :-)
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