[sent Friday, March 22, 2013, 7:48 PM] (nearing Iowa)
On our way in a ford explorer not equipped with DVD. Got a later than expected start after the vehicle debacle. But got DVD players from my friend Cori, so hopefully we survive. Just done with tin foil creations, now Jacob is reading to Gav. W been sleeping since we left Chaska. Expecting to be in Kansas City shortly after midnight.
Tin Foil Fun in the Car
[sent Friday, March 22, 2013, 9:51 PM] (somewhere in Iowa)
At least we have Sirius radio (to listen to the Gopher game). After a long nap W is enjoying the DVD player.
[sent Saturday, March 23, 2013, 12:00 PM] (Kansas turnpike)
Got some sleep last night, not much. Boys awake early asking to swim. Breakfast at 730, swimming by 8 am in a cold pool. I did not go in. Jacob pushed Fred in. Hee-hee. W was happy to toss dive sticks to his brothers after one dunk. Now off the Kansas Turnpike b4 Wichita getting gas and lunch. It's snowing and 33.
[sent Saturday, March 23, 2013, 1:56 PM] (El Dorado, KS)
Grass gets green about El Dorado, KS.
[sent Saturday, March 23, 2013, 3:50 PM] (Oklahoma City)
In OKC for the night. Drove early and skipped Legoland to avoid more weather. Little pool full of people here- hope that means its warm.
(Lys responds with "Warm from all the pee!")
[sent Saturday, March 23, 2013, 3:51 PM] (Oklahoma City)
Can't scare this mom of 3 boys with pee :)
[sent Saturday, March 23, 2013, 3:52 PM] (Oklahoma City)
I already dealt w poop in the tub this morn. Glad we were only there one night.
Swimming in OKC
[sent Saturday, March 23, 2013, 6:25 PM] (Oklahoma City)
Kids and parents are waterlogged from the warm water. Heading out into the cool air to find supper.
(Dad responds asking the air temp.)
[sent Saturday, March 23, 2013, 6:26 PM] (Oklahoma City)
43 degrees.
[sent Sunday, March 24, 2013, 11:18 AM] (Leaving OKC)
On the road again. 350 miles to Round Rock. We all got a great night's sleep last night. Was 28 degrees in OKC this morn. Pool was balmy and warm and empty at 8 am. Fred brought us McDs breakfast by the pool. Going to see if maybe JC and I can get tickets to the gopher game tonight. Rah-rah-rah for ski-u-ma!
(Lys responds with "McDonalds by the pool...Brookings."
[sent Sunday, March 24, 2013, 11:19 AM] (a little further from OKC)
Yes very nostalgic.
[sent Sunday, March 24, 2013, 12:18 PM] (nearing Texas)
(responding to a text from a friend about how travels are going)
Pretty good. They are being good travellers. Almost to TX. I think Jacob and I might try to go to the Gopher game tonight. I'll let you know if we get in.
[sent Sunday, March 24, 2013, 4:13 PM] (I-35 in Texas)
Traffic in the middle of TX on a Sunday afternoon. What?
[sent Sunday, March 24, 2013, 4:14 PM] (Slowly moving on I-35 in Texas)
I don't think so, we aren't that close and the traffic is thick/stopped on both sides. Doesn't look good for getting to the game.
[sent Sunday, March 24, 2013, 4:35 PM] (Slowly moving on I-35 in Texas)
We'll be lucky to be at our hotel for game time. No need to watch for us on TV :(
[sent Sunday, March 24, 2013, 9:53 PM] (Round Rock, TX)
We got to our room in time to see the Gophers rally and then lose. Checked out the pool, which is a good size and cold. Hopefully they warm it up, per my request. Freeze warning here tonight. High in the upper 60's tomorrow, if the winds die down it will feel warm. Might check out the Children's museum tomorrow. Good Night.
[sent Monday, March 25, 2013, 9:12 PM] (Round Rock, TX)
Just tucking into bed now. Attempted to go to the Children's museum today. After a morning of swimming and battles w a 2 yr old we got to the museum 40 mins b4 it closed. It was too cool (50 degrees) to go to the zoo or a park (since the boys were in shorts). We found an indoor play area and the boys played there for about 3.5 hours. We met Fred back at the hotel and went to a steakhouse for supper. Back to the hotel for more swimming and lots of books. Maybe back to the Children's museum tomorrow.
Playing at an indoor play area - too chilly in Austin to play outside.
[sent Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 1:12 PM] (Round Rock, TX)
Enjoyed the Children's museum yesterday then a 'Sonic' picnic at a park. Went to see the bats fly out from underneath a bridge last night. More swimming and packed up this morn. Now at a park passing the afternoon and burning energy b4 we start our trek back home.
Fun at the Children's Museum
Cupcakes and Bat Watching
Austin/Round Rock Pool Time
Playing at a park in Round Rock - it had a little village built in the park. Very cute.
(Mom responds asking how far we are driving that night.)
[sent Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 1:12 PM]
Edmond Ok, just north of OKC
(Mom text to ask if we are on the road yet.)
[sent Wednedsay, March 27, 2013, 6:27 PM] (Nearing Fort Worth, Texas)
Yes, about 45 mins into our 6 hour drive for the night.
[sent Thursday, March 28, 2013, 7:18 PM] (West Des Moines, Iowa)
Made it to West Des Moines. Nobody napped in the car, but all were pretty good.
Swimming in West Des Moines
[sent Thursday, March 28, 2013, 7:19 PM] (West Des Moines, Iowa)
255 miles until we are home tomorrow.
[sent Friday, March 29, 2013, 2:30 PM] (Chaska, MN)
Chaska city limits. Ah.
