Whew! We made it, and it was quite the trip. When we moved to the bay area, I swore it would be the last time I ever made that drive, and well I have added two more trips to my belt since then. We left April 27th after packing up our truck, took the missionaries out for pizza (they did an exceptional job of helping us move), and then it was time to hit the road. After all day driving we stopped for the night in Winnemucca, NV. I dont think any of us have ever been so happy to stop. John and I's eyes were both blood-shot after that haul. I drove alone in the jeep with the boys, and John drove the truck alone. 
Here we all are after a much needed stop 40 miles outside of Winnemucca. Triton loved running up and down the road. 
I tried simply to keep a good attitude after 7 hours of being in the car with two boys who were DONE with being in the car. 
Bronze was still smiling after our short break and ready for the last little push. 
John concluded that he could never be a truck driver for the sheer magnitude of bordem he endured. Honestly, the boys were great and did very little to no whining or crying. I dont' think I could have asked for anything more out of them. We arrived in Utah late Tuesday afternoon and were all over joyed to be here. 
And then the next day, April 29th, Bronze turned 1! I still cant believe he's 1. We had a very small party at my mom & dad's house. 
Gone are our Sunday walks around the duck pond. Instead, we headed up Provo Canyon to Canyon View park and let the boys play. It was beautiful, not cold or hot, just perfect. 
John is dapper as ever and amazingly really enjoying Utah. I know, I know, let's all surpress our gasps of shock at that one.
Here is my baby brother Matthew and my strep infected exhausted self. Ah, it seems the drive and moving wore my system down to make me suseptable to all kinds of germs. Lucky for me, John has been an excellent nurse. 
Matthew, Triton & John throwing rocks in the river. 
Bronze is an incouragable water dog. To prevent him from diving in and being swept away we had to dangle him over the river so his hands could be wet.
5 comments:
So glad to see you guys made it there okay! I remember taking the 6 hour trip from Mobile, AL to Jacksonville, FL when Tobie was only 2 months old. It took us 11 HOURS!!! because he wouldn't stop screaming and I had to keep pulling over to soothe him. I would usually sit in the backseat with him on long drives, but Theo had his car and I was in mine. That was not a fun drive. But we all make it in the end, and doesn't it feel good! I really hope you guys are happy in Utah. It looks gorgeous!!!
I'm so happy you guys made it! You're absolutely right--that drive is not fun and I can't imagine doing it with kids (although I have the strong feeling I will someday in the next several years). Welcome back!
So glad to hear you had a safe drive!! Good luck unpacking.
Oh man... You've given me a preview of the daunting journey I have ahead-- TO CHICAGO! AHHH kill me now! I'm so glad you guys made it safely. I wish our move was to Utah! The bay area misses you!
I just saw on your facebook that you have a blog! Not only that, but you moved to Utah?! Crazy! I can't believe how big your kids are. They are stinkin' cute, by the way! I'm living in Sandy right now, so we are probably pretty darn close! Warning: I'm now going to add you to my blog list. That's right. Let the stalking commence.
- Cot. :)
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