Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Driving and Storm Warnings
The drive started out pretty boring.
The stop we took at Wall Drug in South Dakota was a lot of fun. The small little town peaked all of our intrests.
Dad was in heavan when we stopped off at the Corn Palace. The entire outside and artwork inside was made of corn. Dad got a picture if with Cornelius the Corn Cobb and of course had to order corn on the cobb.
We all got back into the car and drove some more until we arrived in Minnasota. We were in for a great surprise.
As we got closer to Minneapolis we noticed some strange looking clounds. As we drove the rain started coming down. It was the hardest any of us have ever seen it rain. The weather was horedous. Evan sat in the back seat worried and dad told us all that we needed to get our shoes on just in case.
The sky got extremely dark. It was 7 o' clock in Minneapolis and it looked like it was 11.
We wondered around looking for our hotel which was a task in itself concidering the rain was so hard that even with the winshields on full blast we were unable to see the road.
We arrived at our hotel, grabbed just whatever was necessary and high-tailed it inside to wait out the storm then get our suit cases.
We are taking our trip but definatly not missing the adventure.
The stop we took at Wall Drug in South Dakota was a lot of fun. The small little town peaked all of our intrests.
Dad was in heavan when we stopped off at the Corn Palace. The entire outside and artwork inside was made of corn. Dad got a picture if with Cornelius the Corn Cobb and of course had to order corn on the cobb.
We all got back into the car and drove some more until we arrived in Minnasota. We were in for a great surprise.
As we got closer to Minneapolis we noticed some strange looking clounds. As we drove the rain started coming down. It was the hardest any of us have ever seen it rain. The weather was horedous. Evan sat in the back seat worried and dad told us all that we needed to get our shoes on just in case.
The sky got extremely dark. It was 7 o' clock in Minneapolis and it looked like it was 11.
We wondered around looking for our hotel which was a task in itself concidering the rain was so hard that even with the winshields on full blast we were unable to see the road.
We arrived at our hotel, grabbed just whatever was necessary and high-tailed it inside to wait out the storm then get our suit cases.
We are taking our trip but definatly not missing the adventure.
Day 2 of our cross country adventure takes us back to the car where we will drive another 8 hours to see Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse.
Last Night we got to our hotel around 9 O’clock, went down to Wendy’s for some dinner, and back to the hotel room to watch some Myth Busters and settle down for the night.
We didn’t really turn the lights out until 11 and you can bet we didn’t fall asleep right away. We got up this morning at 5:00 to get a head start on our driving, although, we didn’t leave the hotel until 7.
We had breakfast and piled into the car. Mom led a prayer and read a passage to us as we continued our journey down the road.
Mom and Alise are sleeping (something I might do), the boys are watching a movie and playing with PSPs and DS’, dad is driving-of course.
The car ride was a long one and we were thankful when we finally arrived at our hotel. We all helped unload our things into the hotel room, rested for a bit and then jumped back into the car to drive to the Crazy Horse Monument and Mount Rushmore.
Crazy Horse was massive! Every member of the family enjoyed seeing the gigantic monument. Its head is all that is completed as of this point and stands 87 ½ feet tall. Evan even decided to attempt carving his own things into rocks and now is sketching out his “next big thing”.
Mount Rushmore was sensational as well. The history behind the presidents picked for that monument was incredible. Washington was chosen because he was the father of our country, Jefferson because he expressed our beliefs in the Declaration of Independence and expanded our territory with the Louisiana Purchase. Lincoln was chosen for preserving our Union and last, Roosevelt because he fulfilled the expansionist’s dream by linking the oceans with the Panama Canal. Compared to Crazy Horse, all of the president’s heads would fill up JUST Crazy Horse’s head. The detail on their faces was great. We stayed for a small showing in the evening of an explanation of the monument and how Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln shaped our country. We owe these men great thanks. (:
When we finished at the monument we drove back into town and piled back into the hotel room and again… didn’t fall asleep to about midnight and woke up a little later this morning. 6:30 am was the wake up time. We packed our things once again, had breakfast in the hotel, and headed out.
Now we have 10 more hours of driving before we reach our desired destination in Minneapolis.
Last Night we got to our hotel around 9 O’clock, went down to Wendy’s for some dinner, and back to the hotel room to watch some Myth Busters and settle down for the night.
We didn’t really turn the lights out until 11 and you can bet we didn’t fall asleep right away. We got up this morning at 5:00 to get a head start on our driving, although, we didn’t leave the hotel until 7.
We had breakfast and piled into the car. Mom led a prayer and read a passage to us as we continued our journey down the road.
Mom and Alise are sleeping (something I might do), the boys are watching a movie and playing with PSPs and DS’, dad is driving-of course.
The car ride was a long one and we were thankful when we finally arrived at our hotel. We all helped unload our things into the hotel room, rested for a bit and then jumped back into the car to drive to the Crazy Horse Monument and Mount Rushmore.
Crazy Horse was massive! Every member of the family enjoyed seeing the gigantic monument. Its head is all that is completed as of this point and stands 87 ½ feet tall. Evan even decided to attempt carving his own things into rocks and now is sketching out his “next big thing”.
Mount Rushmore was sensational as well. The history behind the presidents picked for that monument was incredible. Washington was chosen because he was the father of our country, Jefferson because he expressed our beliefs in the Declaration of Independence and expanded our territory with the Louisiana Purchase. Lincoln was chosen for preserving our Union and last, Roosevelt because he fulfilled the expansionist’s dream by linking the oceans with the Panama Canal. Compared to Crazy Horse, all of the president’s heads would fill up JUST Crazy Horse’s head. The detail on their faces was great. We stayed for a small showing in the evening of an explanation of the monument and how Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln shaped our country. We owe these men great thanks. (:
When we finished at the monument we drove back into town and piled back into the hotel room and again… didn’t fall asleep to about midnight and woke up a little later this morning. 6:30 am was the wake up time. We packed our things once again, had breakfast in the hotel, and headed out.
Now we have 10 more hours of driving before we reach our desired destination in Minneapolis.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Today's the Day!!
12:44 pm is the time we left our house this afternoon and began our wonderful adventure.
All morning the 5 of us cleaned, finished packing those last minute things and waited for dad to arrive home to finally take off. It has been a very stressful morning but this trip will be worth it.
Dad took his official first wron turn down in Liberty Lake on our way to the freeway and there will sure be many more to come as we drive all across states that are completly forgein to us.
Now sitting in the car on the very first day and catching a glimpse of what our trip will me like.
Dad and mom in the front seats. Mom on her massage chair and dad concentrating on where we are headed.
I, on the comuter blogging, creating a video, taking pictures, etc.
Alise is listening to her ipod, jounaling as usual and texting away.
Connor and Evan are in the backseat reading, listening to their MP3 players and annoying their sisters like brothers do.
For the most part the car rides should be quiet.
Today is also mom and dad's 20th wedding anniversary. They are spending it in a car and hotel room with all 4 of us kids. I dont think that's quite mom's dream anniversary but we intend to make it memorable(:
Across the Country in 45 days. Ready. Set. Go.
All morning the 5 of us cleaned, finished packing those last minute things and waited for dad to arrive home to finally take off. It has been a very stressful morning but this trip will be worth it.
Dad took his official first wron turn down in Liberty Lake on our way to the freeway and there will sure be many more to come as we drive all across states that are completly forgein to us.
Now sitting in the car on the very first day and catching a glimpse of what our trip will me like.
Dad and mom in the front seats. Mom on her massage chair and dad concentrating on where we are headed.
I, on the comuter blogging, creating a video, taking pictures, etc.
Alise is listening to her ipod, jounaling as usual and texting away.
Connor and Evan are in the backseat reading, listening to their MP3 players and annoying their sisters like brothers do.
For the most part the car rides should be quiet.
Today is also mom and dad's 20th wedding anniversary. They are spending it in a car and hotel room with all 4 of us kids. I dont think that's quite mom's dream anniversary but we intend to make it memorable(:
Across the Country in 45 days. Ready. Set. Go.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Almost There(:
Two days before our adventure begins! Everything is coming together nicely, still there are some stressful last minute details.
The computer doesnt recognize the camera we will be using to video tape our trip. Mom has to get all of our money loaded on to our Visa cards and dad has to finish figuring out how all of our stuff is going to fit into the car.
Today and tomorrow will be filled with endless packing, rushing, and cleaning. The morning of the 23rd we will be finishing up last minute details so when dad comes home from work we will be ready to pack up and go right away.
We have to get our house spotless by the time we leave so that means every member of our family will be busy cleaing our rooms, vacuming, deep cleaning our bathrooms, cleaning the upstairs, organizing, etc.
All of us kids, will have to pick our movies, fight over which ones we will take and which ones we wont. We will pick who will sit where in the car (but of course the girls-being older-will hav their pick) (;.
Dad will set up the GPS while mom will clean out the car.
More details to follow as we journey across the country(:
"Take the trip but done miss the adventure"... and what an adventure this will be(:
The computer doesnt recognize the camera we will be using to video tape our trip. Mom has to get all of our money loaded on to our Visa cards and dad has to finish figuring out how all of our stuff is going to fit into the car.
Today and tomorrow will be filled with endless packing, rushing, and cleaning. The morning of the 23rd we will be finishing up last minute details so when dad comes home from work we will be ready to pack up and go right away.
We have to get our house spotless by the time we leave so that means every member of our family will be busy cleaing our rooms, vacuming, deep cleaning our bathrooms, cleaning the upstairs, organizing, etc.
All of us kids, will have to pick our movies, fight over which ones we will take and which ones we wont. We will pick who will sit where in the car (but of course the girls-being older-will hav their pick) (;.
Dad will set up the GPS while mom will clean out the car.
More details to follow as we journey across the country(:
"Take the trip but done miss the adventure"... and what an adventure this will be(:
Sunday, June 13, 2010
T minus 10 days(:
Our family yesterday particiated in the Liberty Lake Garage Sale. Our goal was to have extra money for our trip. We accomplished that goal(: Just enough to have a little more spending money for all of us.
The countdown continues as we all await the final days. Stress builds, final appointmens are made, final preparatons and lists full of last minute items are writtin down.
As it all boils down to the day we leave, every one is tight, filled with tention and rushing to get ready.
Tents are going in the back, matresses are being tested, sleeping bags and pillows are being washed. Final shopping trips are being made for a few final items needed.
Every member of the family is looking forward to leaing for those 45 days. and you can follow us every step of the way... right here(:
The countdown continues as we all await the final days. Stress builds, final appointmens are made, final preparatons and lists full of last minute items are writtin down.
As it all boils down to the day we leave, every one is tight, filled with tention and rushing to get ready.
Tents are going in the back, matresses are being tested, sleeping bags and pillows are being washed. Final shopping trips are being made for a few final items needed.
Every member of the family is looking forward to leaing for those 45 days. and you can follow us every step of the way... right here(:
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
T minus 20 days(:
To begin, our trip will start on the 23rd of this month and continue until the 6th of august.
Our countdown to our trip has begun. T minus twenty days until we take off for our first stop in Montana. The 23rd of June is a vital date on everyone’s calendars as it is the last day to get anything and everything ready.
Mom has begun making lists of everything we will pack in suite cases, coolers, travel bags, etc.
Dad has been making last minutes adjustments to our car, making it ready for our long journey across the country.
I have been loading new songs and videos on my IPod as well as loading software to the laptops, creating journals, testing DVD’s, etc.
My younger sister (Alise) has been busily getting clothes and books packed away as well as her IPod too.
The Younger twin brothers (Connor and Evan) have been getting together movies and toys, books and clothes (with mom’s help of course) together in their suitcases.
As the last minute preparations progress, we all are anxiously awaiting June 23rd.
Our countdown to our trip has begun. T minus twenty days until we take off for our first stop in Montana. The 23rd of June is a vital date on everyone’s calendars as it is the last day to get anything and everything ready.
Mom has begun making lists of everything we will pack in suite cases, coolers, travel bags, etc.
Dad has been making last minutes adjustments to our car, making it ready for our long journey across the country.
I have been loading new songs and videos on my IPod as well as loading software to the laptops, creating journals, testing DVD’s, etc.
My younger sister (Alise) has been busily getting clothes and books packed away as well as her IPod too.
The Younger twin brothers (Connor and Evan) have been getting together movies and toys, books and clothes (with mom’s help of course) together in their suitcases.
As the last minute preparations progress, we all are anxiously awaiting June 23rd.
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