The trip went better than I could have imagined - Brooklynn was amazing - especially on day 2 & 3. She was also pretty good on day 1 - just a big adjustment for her to sit in a car all day and not be running around like usual. It was also a change for her to actually sleep in her carseat - she usually stays awake for car rides - only occasionally falls asleep when she is completely exhausted. So day 1 was a change for her - but she still did really well considering. My car's DVD player finally got put to use after 3 years and it was a lifesaver...I think my brother and me are forever brainwashed with Dora, Diego, and The Wonder Pets....but hey - whatever worked to keep Brookie happy. We all know when Brookie is happy - everyone is happy (especially while confined in a car) hahahahaha.
The trip itself also went well - there were some long days. Day 1 took about 12 hours including our stops. Day 2 was about the same and Day 3 was a little shorter with only a 9.5 hour drive. We started each day on the road about 4:30am so there were some early wake up calls but it definitely made the day go by much faster. Day 3 we didnt get on the road until 9:30am and the day just dragged on forever.
All the long days were definitely worth it though - the weather here is AMAZING!!!! Its been about 70-75 degrees and partly sunny so it is a very welcomed break from the scorching heat we left behind in Houston. Then of course, seeing my family and friends after a year is definitely worth any drive. We are having a nice time visiting with everyone - especially since we are up here for an extended vacation this time - much more relaxed and laid back - not so rushed and crazy like my past trips have been. We are looking forward to when our family is all back together at the end of July when Andy & Andrew fly up to visit. We will get to spend a week all together up here being tourists before we have to start our drive back home.
Thats pretty much all that is going on for now. Here are a few pics from our drive up....enjoy!
This was at one of our reststops on
Day 1 - Brooklynn wanted her turn
to help drive.
Waking up at 4am is ROUGH!!!!
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