road trip day 1: blown

Wyoming wind farm. Photo taken by FG Burton

Today we jumped the gun a bit and started our road trip a day early. Having done these a lot, we packed up the car at 3 pm with the idea of at least shaving off a couple hundred miles.

After a short stop at #1's apartment in order to say goodbye to the newlyweds, we were off. A quick pull through for some food and then forward, with the plan to reach Rawlins, Wyoming. Mission accomplished.

#3 has been given the job of trip historian, tweeting our journey as we go. He is @kinglearb if you choose to follow. :). #4 is our financial guy. His job is to enter each expenditure into the ledger. He knows the budgeted categories and will keep track of how we are doing. Hotels, gas, fun money. His deal.

We will go to 9 am sacrament mtg here in Rawlins, and then off to Lincoln, Nebraska.

12 comments

Kim | June 26, 2011 at 7:40 AM

Have a great time!

Julie | June 26, 2011 at 8:47 AM

Clever ways of involving the kids on the trip. We should have done that!

mermaid gallery | June 26, 2011 at 9:11 AM

road trip! blue skies! loved ones!...you are going to have an amazing time! memories made there today!

Welcome to the Garden of Egan | June 26, 2011 at 9:21 AM

You are driving through some seriously boring country. Have fun being together.

Connie | June 26, 2011 at 9:34 AM

Leaving a day early? Such rebels! This will seriously be a fun trip for all of you!

wendy | June 26, 2011 at 11:11 AM

Where the deer and the antelope roam.......
sounds like you have this trip "organized" to a tee. Like a coporation...everyone has a job to fill and be accountable for.
love that.
Keeps everyone involved and I like that.
Lots of teaching and learning opportunities in that I think.
BE SAFE

Joanie | June 26, 2011 at 11:14 AM

That is very impressive to leave a day early. Hope you enjoy the whole journey.

lesa | June 26, 2011 at 1:01 PM

Have a wonderful trip!

Anonymous | June 26, 2011 at 2:34 PM

And then Iowa-- yippee! :)

Becca | June 26, 2011 at 4:40 PM

There is something I love about the 4 trees in Nebraska. They're so strong and lonely, all protective of their farm houses. I love them best at sunrise, somehow. I hope the whole trip is perfect.

CB | June 26, 2011 at 7:53 PM

Driving with family is great! There is something to see everywhere you go - Have a great time!

gigi | June 29, 2011 at 6:09 AM

I love your picture! Yall have fun!