Two days ago we took off for a trip that we've been talking about taking for as long as I can remember. Cross country, headed west, in an RV. Camping under the stars (well, comfortably in an air conditioned rv, I'm not that crazy), exploring some of the best national parks, campfires, s'mores, hiking, swimming, climbing, you name it. We figured the girls were finally at a good age that they could handle the trip without driving both of us completely insane, so the planning began and here we are. We'll be on the road for close to three weeks. We have a loose plan of the places we'd like to hit, but we're already finding we may adjust it depending on what we find, don't find, or want to do more of. I thought it'd be fun to share the ride.
Day one and two haven't been quite that exciting yet. Lots of driving to get out of the good 'ol state of Florida, thru some other lower southerns and nearly a day just getting thru Texas. We've been thru these states before so the hubby was on a mission to drive drive drive so we could get to the stuff we really want to see. He doesn't mind driving so that's been all him. And in the comfort of an rv, I don't have much room to complain about the twelve hour stretches. The first day or so was an adjustment in getting used to the swaying, rocking and rolling. The girls were fine, me, ummm, yeah, sleep was my friend so I could get over the swaying and bouncing. I haven't done much in the photo department as there wasn't all that much to see for a while. A few photos of the girls enjoying some down time. A few state signs (well, the ones I was awake to catch). And a few photos of their first taste of freedom at the San Antonio KOA playground (which by the way was one of the coolest old school playgrounds I've seen! Not many having horse swings, teeter totters, and merry go rounds anymore). After a day and a half of straight driving, I've never seen two kids so excited to run. Tonight we arrived into Carlsbad New Mexico where we'll stay for a few days. Looking forward to seeing the caverns, the falls, and maybe the white sands. So I'll be posting and sharing our adventures. Pardon what the photos may look like as I'm on a laptop and it's nearly impossible for me to really 'see' what they look like. More to come....
Our stop in San Antonio was brief, but my sweet sweet friend Cheryl Muhr made the drive over from Austin so we could visit for a little bit. The girls were thrilled to have two friends to play and swim with for a little bit. Then cried when we had to tell them goodbye. At this age it only takes a few hours to make a best friend. I tried to ease the pain with a group photo. Notice my two are chomping on giant gumballs so excuse their expression. Cheryl, thanks for being an awesome friend and driving in ridiculous heat with your broken a/c to see us :)
How fun!! I would love to do that sometime. Great shot of the windmills ;-)
Posted by: stephanie | June 12, 2010 at 07:55 AM
OH I love these Amy. I truly loved seeing that last picture and seeing Cheryl's girls. I miss hearing about their family. It is REALLY neat to see how much her "baby" looks like HER! Wow.....
Posted by: Sherri W | June 12, 2010 at 12:17 PM
STOP making me miss you!!!!! xoxox
love the playground pics of your ladies....and of course the one of our 4 together....btw that chewing gum lasting all of 30 seconds and resulted in brutally stained mouths!
Posted by: Cheryl | June 12, 2010 at 05:30 PM
I am from Carlsbad and can't wait to see you make it look cool!
Posted by: Jacqueline | June 12, 2010 at 05:44 PM
How fun! I'd love to do that someday, too! I never thought about the swaying part, tho...maybe I'll just live through your adventures! Can't wait to see what comes next! Enjoy!
Posted by: Sara | June 12, 2010 at 08:32 PM
How fun :) Your girls are just gorgeous!
Posted by: Michelle Henrick | June 14, 2010 at 07:38 AM
Oh, Amy, I am love, love, loving your summer fun pics! The playground pics are fabulous!! And, the four amigas is ADORABLE!! Can't get over how much they all have grown!! Wishing you Griswolds the BEST time ever!!! xoxo
Posted by: Kristie | June 14, 2010 at 04:59 PM
OMG! You are taking my DREAM vacation! I cannot wait to do this with Dubalicious and Larry. Have fun! Cannot wait to see your updates! Safe travels!!!!
Posted by: Shannon Littrell | June 14, 2010 at 10:36 PM
Wow ! Nice and very quiet baby
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