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I know, this template could not be more generic, but I had to get rid of the snow. Regardless that it is June 12 and its 60 stinkin' degrees! Perhaps warmer weather and some sun will inspire me to find a great template. But for now...
Man, I am so behind on blogging I may just give up. Be patient with me folks--all you loyal readers (both of you). I'll be updating soon.
I'm hooked on some good reading these days (Left Behind Series by Tim LeHaye), and Ben caught me sneaking in a few pages between lessons, laundry, dinner, {fill-in any number of tasks here}!
We actually went 5 years, 7 months, 25 days without Leah attempting what all children do--cut her own hair. It could have looked much worse than it does, but will take forever to grow in. Smack dab in the middle of her head!
Where: Barstow, CA-Yosemite National Park, CA
Miles: 242 miles
States Covered: California
Attractions: Yosemite National Park
One of our highlights of this leg of the trip was getting to Yosemite. The trek from interstate 99 to Yosemite was long. However, it didn't compare to the treacherous, windy road inside the park to get to the village. It took about an hour once we entered the park and we felt like we were on the edge of the world at times. It was well worth the drive. Here are a couple of shots of the park.
Where: Columbia, MO--Hutchinson, KS
Miles: 361
States Covered: Missouri, Kansas
Attractions: Topeka Zoo and Rain Forest
Notes: The Weather was beautiful today! We skipped a planned trip to Kansas City Children's Museum and found a zoo in Topeka. We're still ahead of schedule and have time to explore and still make it to Denver by Saturday, so we've altered our plans (again). Tomorrow...Dodge City, KS-home of the Wild West!
Where: Carlyle, IL--Columbia, MO
Miles: 176
States Covered: Illinois, Missouri
Attractions: St. Louis Arch
Notes: We were really excited to be able to visit the Gateway Arch. The children have been learning about The Westward Expansion and the museum at the Arch is wonderful. Its a national park and they offically became "Junior Rangers" today. The activities the children must complete for their badge and patch are fairly extensive (for their age)...no freebies here (which I like). And they were pretty excited to earn their first of several badges they will get around the country at the National Parks.
Where: Carrollton, KY--Carlyle, IL
Miles: 275
States Covered: Kentucky, Indiana, Illinios
Attractions: Super suds Laundromat and Tony's Garage for a front end alignment. Not so attractive, but necessary just the same!
Notes: Walking the 3/4 mile from Super suds to Tony's in Louisville, KY with two children and two baskets of laundry is a sight to see! but we ended the day at Dam West State Recreation Area in Carlyle, IL. Nice place with a pond to explore.
