Well, the girls and I have been driving all over the place during the last few weeks (while Duane was on a business trip to Europe). We are currently in Utah and have logged well over 4,500 miles (1900 of those miles were with Duane).We drove from Michigan to Spokane, WA, Spokane to Vancouver, WA, Vancouver to Sandy, Utah, Sandy to Highlands Ranch, CO and Highlands Ranch to Sandy Utah. It's been insane.
In the car, the girls have viewed more TV then should be allowed, have memorized all the words to all the Backyardigan DVDs we own (which happens to be a lot), and eaten all the fast food they could handle. But in all seriousness, they've been really good for me. Especially while in the car. Even little Matilda has been an angel.
At each destination, the girls have made a lot of new friends, played with cousins, met a lot of doggies (and a few cats), and played in countless backyards (we currently don't have a backyard of our own, so this is a big deal).
Our vehicle is quite old and I've been traveling alone with 3 small children. Along the way, I've encountered a horrible snow storm (while driving through the Blue Mountains in Oregon), one vomiting child (Malia), problems with the car overheating (twice), several stinky diapers and one huge potty emergency (ME!). As far as I'm concerned, I know that we've been blessed to have made it so far without any serious problems.
I want to thank all our friends and family for praying on our behalf. We probably wouldn't have done so well had it not been for all of your prayers! Thank you.
7 comments:
I didn't realize that you were doing this portion of the trip by yourself! You are one brave lady!!! I'm glad it has worked out pretty well. Are you driving home alone?
I'm so glad that you are still alive Penny! I saw Duane at church and I was thinking, "oh, poor Penny!" ha Good luck wit the rest of the trip, I miss you!
What a fun (and long!) trip! You should post lots more pictures. Have fun!
Penny, how do you do it? I made my mom drive with me, I was to scared to do it myself. You are super woman!
Natalie
Wow, great job Penny! And thanks for sharing some of your adventures. I'm looking forward to hearing more!! :)
Penny, I think you are my new idol making a road trip on your own with those kids! You're amazing and I'm so glad you've been safe and that the girls have been good.
Hi Penny it's Carrie, Chrissy's sis. what a cute family you have! I heard about this trip. it made chrissy's day to see you!
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