Thursday, June 11, 2009

Truckin' USA



All I have to say is... Holy Crap!! We have too much stuff! A big thanks to everyone who helped us pack it all up!


Isaac in between sleep and wake cycles... me too.Quick stop in South Bend, IN to visit Elder Bubba.
Isaac very much awake during a scheduled sleep cycle.

Aunt Jeanne and Uncle Jerry in Alexandria, MN. Thanks for leeting us crash at your place!

Aunt Diane and Uncle Dennis near Detroit Lakes, MN. We enjoyed a tasty burger at one of Dennis' favorite places.

And then to Uncle Bill's place in Mayville, ND. We got to meet Becky! It was fun to see you guys!

We finally made it to Cooperstown, ND to see Grandpa Tupper!

LOTS of great memories with all my ND family, but the sweetest ones took place here - Red Willow Lake staying with Grandma Margaret and Grandpa Tupper many summers growing up. Much has changed, but not too much. The big tree hanging over the lake no longer hangs, but the view remains the same.

The Coachman... I ate all sorts of funky norwegian foods here, but even more tasty pies and treats.


That's a Jack-o-lope. No comment.
Isaac wasn't quite sure what to think of Billy the friendly bison.

Look REAL close... Can you see four dead presidents? Believe it or not, that's Mt. Rushmore. I won't mention the drive up cruisin at 17 mph in the Penske tank.

About 6 days into it(only two shirts if you've payed attention) and living on sunflower seeds through the Badlands.
Christina's view for 8 days.

The cousins meet! We had some extra time so we swung thru UT to see my parents and my Bro, Annie, Elliott, and baby Wyatt! It was great to see everyone!

He'll be bigger than you soon, mom.

6 comments:

Steph said...

Wow. I can't believe you've moved. Congratulations on getting everything packed. Your trip across country looked like a family reunion. I didn't realize you had all that family in North Dakota. Hope all goes well settling in!

Matt and Ashley said...

Looks like it was a real marathon drive. Glad you made it safe. Craig I will get you that jacket back soon and we still need to take the cable boxes back too. I will get to it all soon for sure.

Matt and Ashley.

Mary said...

Welcome home guys!!!! Stop by next time your in Gilbert!

Mindy said...

Glad you guys made it okay! And I'm happy to hear that you guys found a buyer for your house! Good job! =) I'll have to try to stop by when we come down next. Not sure when that will be... =)

Jill said...

Christina: impressive mounting of the jack-a-lope! did isaac unbend when you got to AZ or is he stuck in the carseat shape? took the girls to graham today - Allison got all stoked to see you, but there was someone else in your seat. Glad you finally made it!

Dave, Susan, Jarom Hardy said...

Hey I hope you made it safe! I can't wait to see your new house. I am still alone here in IN but I am trying to work. I just posted a blog entry on our blog for you to check up!! www.susanhardy.blogspot.com
Love and miss you tons!! -SUS