Day two part two

We stopped for lunch and before we even saw the sign, Patrick yelled, "chick a way". So, I am a good mama.

We ate nuggets and Patrick played and made a new friend. He is also doing super well with potty training.

We stopped at a truck stop and there was a cool car in the store.

Then, we got back in the car. We are headed to muleshoe, Texas now. A shower popped up as we were driving.

Patrick took a mid morning nap, too.

Day four

Day four started at 4:45 for me. Patrick woke up crying and needed a new diaper. Of course I couldn't find any and had to go outside to the van and woke up most of the house. After that, I couldn't sleep anymore. So, I was up when the alarm went off for us to start the trip.

Steven stopped at allsup's to get a breakfast burrito. This is a picture of Steven taking a picture of his burrito. At 7 am, I thought that was quite clever.

Steven congratulated us on our easy start to the morning and we headed out. The kids were barely awake and just relaxed for a while.

Right outside of fort worth, Steven passed a state trooper. He pulled him over for going 82 in a 75. He said""what is your hurry?". He only got a warning and I was trying not to laugh. I think he thought Steven was a crazy california driver! He told Steven that in that they are really cracking down on speeding in Texas.

Day three

Day three began with a trip to see Marta and her family. They were friends with Steven in high school. They were watching their grandchildren and Patrick and Maggie had a great time with Lincoln logs, looking for turtles and just playing in the backyard. Patrick really needed the outside time.

Day 2 part 3

Man, I have a lot of time to blog when I am in the car for 10-12 hours a day.

We ate dinner at leal's in Clovis, new Mexico. It was divine. I haven't eaten that many carbs in a while but it was soooo worth it. Yum.

We also got out pirate costume stuff along the route.

Headed to brownfield now to stay with Steven's brother. He and Maggie are making shadow puppets in the car right now.

Day 2 part 3

Man, I have a lot of time to blog when I am in the car for 10-12 hours a day.

We ate dinner at leal's in Clovis, new Mexico. It was divine. I haven't eaten that many carbs in a while but it was soooo worth it. Yum.

We also got out pirate costume stuff along the route.

Headed to brownfield now to stay with Steven's brother. He and Maggie are making shadow puppets in the car right now.

Day 2

I am pretty stinking tired today and my McDonald's coffee sucks.

But, we got up and out of the hotel quickly this morning. I went to Kroger this morning and was shocked to see a dozen eggs for 79 cents. Maybe we should move? The price of eggs is a good motivator. How is that word pronounced, Carla?! Just kidding.

We are about three hours away from alburqurque. Man, that word is hard to spell. And I found a chick fil a with a a playground and wifi so I am feeling hopeful.

Here are a few pictures... Patrick took off his socks and put them on his hands and was pretending to box. Maggie is writing cards and listening to music and Steven is trying to annoy me.

Day 1 part 3

About one and a half hours away from Williams, Arizona. I negotiated a good deal on a hotel room with my phone. We should be there right before midnight.

We stopped at carl's junior in Barstow because the web said that there was a nice playground there. We get there and the playground was closed! What the poop?!

Luckily, there was a burger king next door with an indoor playground so Patrick and I walked next door while Maggie and Steven for some food. He played and we ate. The playground was hot.

We for back in the car and the kids watched lion king 1 1/2. Patrick didn't nap so I thought he might pass out pretty soon. We got to needles and I really needed a potty break. We stopped at a McDonald's there. Patrick has been wearing a diaper during the trip but has stayed dry the whole day. He just uses the potty with us.

We for back on the highway and Patrick said the most dreaded phrase.... I feel sick and barfed up chocolate milk. We pulled over in a tiny town and cleaned him up. It was 9:00 but the town was shut down. We for him and his seat as clean as possible and for him back in the car.

He just fell asleep. I volunteered to stay awake when we get to the hotel and wash and dry his stuff. I can get some sleep tomorrow while Steven drives.

Not the best way to end the first day of our trip but everyone is still in a good mood and Maggie is doing great with her eye patch.