More likely carry me back from old Virginny...
We got in at 9 p.m. last night.
There's nothing like trekking across the U.S. from Illinois to West Virginia and back with 3 kids under the age of 7; Picture me for 12 hours mostly riding backwards passing out snacks, drinks and the occasional threat.
I'd love to say I've seen a lot of historical sites, but what I really saw was the inside of a lot of McDonald's bathrooms.
We stayed with friends in a remote area and we saw beautiful mountains, clean air and deer everywhere.
And the kids really were quite good despite all of my complaining.
It was a great family bonding time, and a wonderful memory maker.
We headed up to Pittsburgh, PA one day and went to the amazing children's museum there. On the way home we stopped in Columbus at the fantastic North Market.
I have some pictures to follow and more things to share.
I really missed you.
Jen
oh yippee...i get to be the first one to say WELCOME HOME and we missed you too !
ReplyDeleteI AM tired. I thought it said virginity! I immediately thought I got to go and see how she pulled this one off.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back though. Can't wait to see all your pics!
Okay, I gotta ask, chickee. Why and how did you travel backwards through the U.S.??? I can't quite picture that. But don't complain until you drive from California to Pennsylvania with 2 kids under 4 and a dog in a 2 door carrrRRRR pulling a little trailer...... Arrrraghhhhh. It was NOT pretty, trust me. I told hubs never ever again would we do that. That was 43 years ago and I've kept that promise!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Connie
Welcome back! Take a little rest and start posting picts!!
ReplyDeletewish i'd known you were coming through columbus. i would have shown you around north market or at the very least stood by the freeway & waved.
ReplyDeletewelcome back!
ReplyDeleteWelcome Home! It sounds like it really was a fun time. I miss the trips with my boys when they were little (now 34-40). But I do remember the time in the car with 4 boys filled with energy.....
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Penny
Hi There! Just found your blog! I would love to feature some of your projects on my blog (with credit to you, of course!) Specifically the round table redo and the blue couch redo, I think they're great!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good time...ok maybe not the McD bathroom part, but hey I know what it's like to travel with 3 little ones and you can't have too high of expectations for traveling...all in all sounds like you had some nice family time!
ReplyDelete:) T
Wow! I will only take my 2 boys and no pets to my mums - 2 1/2 hours drive!
ReplyDeleteGreat painted furniture! I am so inspired to do larger things like you do! Maybe when the garage reno is complete :)
Thanks for dropping by, Irene x
Welcome home!!! Oh the driving backwards with kids make me laugh cause it's nice to know it's not only me who is constantly turned around!
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see all the pictures,
LuLu
Welcome home Girl.
ReplyDeleteNow maybe we can get together once this whole summer business is over.
I need my Jen fix!
xoxo
Columbus? North Market? Those are my stomping grounds! Hope you liked North Market---doesn't it smell wonderful?
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