Best Way to Start a Trip
Paul & Robyn's house... just relaxed and recovered from all that hard work moving (well the cleaning part was hard). Got to meet new baby Griffin and celebrate Tristan's birthday.Cutest Bums
Standing in front of Newel K. Whitney's Mill and Ashery. So pretty there.
Kirtland OH Temple, May 17
Really, I just like this picture and couldn't think of what award it should get. Ooh Justin gets the best driver award... he drove the ENTIRE time (at least 4,000 miles).
Funnest to Pass on the Road
Best Traveler
Nauvoo, May 18
Did not make a peep the whole time in the car unless she was hungry.
11 states in her 2 1/2 months of life: North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah, and Arizona.
11 states in her 2 1/2 months of life: North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah, and Arizona.
Best Caged Animal Impression
Carthage Jail, IL, May 20
He had a rough time in the car. "We're almost there" means nothing to him anymore.
Wouldn’t Have Made it Without
Nauvoo, May 19
Troy was so good with the kids and easy to be around. He kept Owen entertained in the back and never complained about anything, not even the caged animal.
Biggest Ripoff Souvenir
Mississippi River in Nauvoo, May 20
Tin whistle: $14.25 at Joseph Smith's Red Brick Store in Nauvoo.
Dollar store quality.
It is the least annoying whistle I've ever heard, though.
Dollar store quality.
It is the least annoying whistle I've ever heard, though.
Best Covered Wagon
Kanesville Tabernacle in Council Bluffs, Iowa, May 21
Mississippi River in Nauvoo, May 20
This is where the pioneers left Nauvoo, crossing the river with their covered wagons.
Even with a car, this trip had its rough moments.
Can't imagine doing it in a real covered wagon.
And you can make fun of us for a) taking a picture of our car and b) getting a roof box
And you can make fun of us for a) taking a picture of our car and b) getting a roof box
Best Ancestor Connection
Nauvoo, May 20
This picture makes me laugh because we (and by "we" I mean Owen, Drew, and me) were so done with visitor's centers at this point. We didn't even have it in us to check out the Temple grounds and cemetary. The Mormons can make a mean Visitor's Center but we saw a lot of them and it takes a lot of energy to get 2 boys who have been cooped up in a car and hotel rooms for way too long to be quiet and interested in things they care nothing about. The senior and sister missionaries that were our tour guides were awesome and did their best with us.Researching my pioneer ancestors at the Land & Records Building in Nauvoo... locating the land of my 4th great grandpa, Lyman Curtis. His land, where I'm standing, is right on the Trail of Hope where the pioneers left Nauvoo across the Mississippi River. You can see the Nauvoo Temple in the background.
Best Meltdown
Best Surprise Weather
Best Grandparents Serving a
Standing on the observation deck of the Church Office Building, where Grandpa & MarJean serve in the translation department, May 23
It made me so happy to a) finally get to Salt Lake and b) see familiar faces
Best Distraction
Worst Lodging
16 comments:
It looks like you guys had a lot of fun on your roadtrip. Now a couple days/weeks to relax and back to real life! Have fun with family and we will see you one of these days. We aren't going to CA this summer, but maybe in the fall or in the spring. Drive safe!
Wow it sounds like fun. Im glad to hear the trip is going so well so far. Please take care!
I love your awards! I think it's very appropriate that Drew's caged animal picture was taken in Carthage JAIL, IL! Glad to know you guys made it safely to AZ!
Wow, now that is a trip! I'm so glad that my kids aren't the only ones who act like caged animals in their carseats. And Aric about died laughing at the first picture - very clever.
it sounds like you guys had a very crazy trip... but a very memorable and fun trip... yeah!!!
Sounds like overall you had a good trip. I am glad that 2 out of 3 kids were good! I am sure it was nice to have the opportunity to see all of those sights! Stinks about that hotel/apartment. I would not have been able to sleep, YUCK!!! Loved all the pictures!!
Love the "caged animal" award. Sounds like an eventful trip! You guys are brave to try fitting it all in!
WOW..you have had a LONG month. Good for you though you survived...I cant even make it to our cabin with out going crazy from driving. :) (not kidding)
really cute pictures though and always, a very entertaining blog!
Best Post Ever
This one!!!
Loved it! Wow - so many neat memories. I love your covered wagon - and you CAN'T beat car boxes!!
Wow, you guys made A TRIP! We can't wait to see you! I'm glad you made that l-o-n-g drive worth it by stopping along the way to see all of those neat sites. Have fun in AZ.
What a great post! You must have had such an exciting time seeing so many things! What a bunch of great memories. Glad you had a safe trip:)
I love your editing skills :) When I saw your picture of the van....I thought you were ready to call it quits and just start driving off! Can't wait to see more pics of your adventures.
You poor girl. Stuck in Kanab without a hotel room in sight. That's frightening. No options in Kanab actually means no options. I remember when we arrived there for the first time without a place to stay. It was like one in the morning and there were seven kids in the car and we just had to keep going to the next city. Yuck. Glad you made it through; Primary songs can work wonders for the nerves.
Best Blogger of Road Trip-Shauna.
Wow, you got a lot in! Glad you made it safe & sound :)....Cool picture of all the grandkids. I can't believe there are so many! Fun! I'm still the only one with kids in my fam ;(
That sounds like such an awesome road trip! I can't believe I didn't ask you about it when I saw you. Good luck on the rest of the journey!
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