We have been trying to see all the states we can drive to. (In case that is confusing, that means 49 of 50 states. Try as I might, I just can’t see a way for our 15 passenger van to get us to Hawaii!) Three summers ago, we did a tour of the southeast. Last summer we drove to Alaska. This year, we didn’t do a big road trip (they usually take about a month). Both teens were working all summer and it just wasn’t the time to do the last of the states we have to see, mainly the states that make up New England. I was feeling pretty bad because we are so close! We have only a few sates left! Thankfully, Sam just got his mission call to the Cali Colombia mission and he doesn’t leave until December 4th! We are planning a 10-day blitz during fall break to see the rest and to visit family and some church history sites. I can’t wait! And I don’t feel like a failure anymore for not finishing our goal. Here was our route from last year’s trip to Alaska:
The Route TO Alaska
The Road Home
And THIS is where we are heading for 10 days in during fall break in October:
I CANT WAIT!!!!! This is my favorite part of the states. Grant and I were in Maine and Boston in May and had the dreamiest time together. It was so romantic, and beautiful and cool and we ate the best food ever! It was the perfect place to celebrate our 20th anniversary. We are so excited to show this amazing part of the world to our children. Lizi is particularly excite about New York City. I am excited for the scenery and fall colors and to see my brother (Zach) and sister (Alexandra) who both live in upstate New York now. And I am thrilled that we get to fit in one more epic road trip before Sam leaves for two years to serve the Lord and the people in Colombia!
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