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Trip: Colorado 2010

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Day 2 to Hays KS

USA | Thursday, 15 Jul 2010 | Views [225]

Where we test the bounds of family togetherness in close quarters. We are driving 600 miles and spending 10 hours in the car. It was lights out and sawing logs by 8 central time last night so we are-unfortunately-well rested! Noah watched his one new ... Read more >


Away we go

USA | Wednesday, 14 Jul 2010 | Views [190]

Day 1 to Mt. Vernon IL. We left promptly at 7:07am due to the good influence of Pop Pop and Amma. We made great time all day until we were 33 miles out. Then we came across a sign that said " in 16 miles expect 90 minute delays" AAARRRGGGHHH.... Read more >


Photos: Colorado 2010

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Things I forgot

USA | Wednesday, 14 Jul 2010 | Views [156]

All camping equipment for the kids overnight in Estes Park.


Don't say I didn't warn you

USA | Monday, 12 Jul 2010 | Views [222]

It is crunch time. All the time I thought I had has expired! I told the kids to do exactly as I say and stay out of my way. I banished Noah B to the neighbors-right after he decided today is the perfect day to set up his tents and bring every sheet and ... Read more >


Our travel itinerary or three days in hell

USA | Saturday, 10 Jul 2010 | Views [368] | Comments [9]

July 14 leave promptly at 7:00 am. This means Dad will arrive at my house at 6:30 and want to know when I will be ready to leave. Drive to Mt. Vernon IL. Spend the evening explaining to Noah when we are going home. Drink. July 15 drive to Hays KS. ... Read more >


Planning with mom

USA | Friday, 9 Jul 2010 | Views [177]

The best part of the menu planning is the fact that mom DID IT ALL!!! How awesome is she?


What every daughter wants to hear

USA | Friday, 9 Jul 2010 | Views [211]

Dad-who has just returned from being out of touch and out of town-called to be sure I was on schedule to leave promptly at 7:00 am on Wed. July 14th. "We need to meet on the 13th to divvy up all the stuff we are taking. I hope you are ready because ... Read more >


What every mother longs to hear

USA | Friday, 9 Jul 2010 | Views [178]

Conversation with Dad: Dad-Tell Ethan we are not going into sub zero temps so he can cut back on his clothing for the 4 wheeler trip across Tin Cup Pass. Me-well you ar enot staying out there overnight are you? Dad-well not unless we have a fatal ... Read more >


Thursday before we go

USA | Friday, 9 Jul 2010 | Views [168]

My children are fighting for sport. Is it wrong to wonder how we will survive 3 1/2 weeks together? To do: pack-not done finalize dog arrangements-not done. not kill children-done-so far.


What every mother longs to hear part 2

USA | Friday, 9 Jul 2010 | Views [142]

Discussing the Mesa Verde Cave dwellings: Dad-you know you have to use a ladder to get up to the dwellings. Me-what about Noah B? Dad-well he's on his own. You may be down one buckaroo at the end of that day!


Getting ready 2

USA | Wednesday, 7 Jul 2010 | Views [215]

I'm trying to get the hang of this-I deleted my last entry while trying to add a picture. Let that be a lesson to you-always save your work. You will be forever denied my very witty first entry.


Getting Ready

USA | Wednesday, 7 Jul 2010 | Views [185] | Comments [2]

We leave in a week-and what have I done?


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