2036

We have traveled 2036 miles thus far on our road trip.

The past week has been a blur. The movers came to our house a week ago today and packed up all of our belongings. The next day they took them all away. After cleaning and a few more goodbyes, we officially began The Great Road Trip of 2009.

Our Jeep Liberty, stuffed full of pack n plays, suitcases, diapers, a bumbo, baby Hunter, Josh, & me, made its way first to our first stop in Dallas, Texas. We had 37 hours (total) to get Josh to Dallas for his military test and approximately 1300 miles to go. Woah that was a tough drive. I don't think it would have been as bad if we would have been well rested. Instead we had just packed up our home and been through an emotional set of goodbyes. We were determined, though, and got Josh there in time. After his test we relaxed for a while in Waco, Texas at my University. Common Grounds, Ninfas, Baylor Bears Lady and Joy, and Good Ol' Pat Neff all reminded me of my days at Baylor. It was fun to reminisce and show Josh and Hunter all around. We even got to have coffee with my good friends from Baylor Karen Hall and Courtney Drew. It was a fabulous evening.

The next day we drove to Carlsbad, NM: my home town. That drive was easy comparatively and it was one I have done many, many times. Hunter did great until the last 30 minutes. He screamed and cried and seemed to be saying, "get me out of this car seat NOW!" Can't say that I blame him. I was really ready to be out of my car seat as well! We had dinner with my mom and her husband Glen and my Grandma Mary Pat.

On Saturday my mom threw a party for Hunter. He met a lot of people and we all had a great time. Then Hunter met his Great Aunt Pam and his second cousins Jennifer and Randi.

Since then we have been resting and trying to recoup from what has been a very long few weeks. Josh & I saw New Moon today while my mom watched Hunter. That was a nice break for us and an EXCELLENT movie!

It is a blast to introduce Hunter to everyone. I am so thankful for Josh's time off and our ability to visit friends and family right now. Tomorrow Hunter will meet his Uncle Josh!!! YAY!