We pulled into Jerome, ID last night about 10pm (mtn time). We actually had stayed at this same KOA last year so we knew it. What we failed to remember was the lovely cow perfume that permeated the campground! Lol Luckily it was not nearly as fragrant as before. So we hooked up and the four of us that weren't already in bed, went to bed after having a few late night treats.
And FINALLY...
Sometimes when you are the littlest you get to get to stretch your legs with mom & dad while the others hold down the fort....
One of the boys had a Michaels gift card that he had a partial balance on and really wanted to be cashed out of it, so we meandered across the street to a Michaels that we spotted. I went in and found a few things I couldn't live without. Actually one of them was a project I have been wanting to do for the hill billy tin can. We have this spot that is supposed to have a tv in it, but doesn't, and is really too narrow to do anything super productive with. So I found an idea where you cut cork into the shape of the US, draw the states in and then keep track of the ones you've been through. Not sure if we'll use stickers or pins or ???? And since the boys learned how to draw the USA and all the states this year, I thought it would be a perfect educational project for them. Photos of completed project to follow.
And way past schedule we finally got back on the road. But also did get some other cute accessories for the tin can at Michaels. So I got to try those out. :)
One of the incredible blessings of being on the road is the amazing creation that we get to drive through and by, like these mountains in Utah. The photo does give them justice but they were exuding with such grandness from the ground and some still snow capped. Now driving through it for a 2nd time, Utah really is a gorgeous state.
And we finally made it for a pertinent stop at Costco in Ogden, Utah. Even though it was 4pm we decided to have lunch, or would it be dinner, oh okay, let's just call it linner! ;) What's better than good ol' Costco meal for a family of 6! {That is until we were driving down the street afterwards and saw an In & Out! Wahhhhh...... there was definitely crying and gnashing of teeth then!}
Upon leaving Costco with the most sought after Angus Burgers that the boys LOVE and a few other can't-live-without-items-that-will-fit-in-tin-can, we stopped at their gas station. Now normally I would be giving you a shot of our endearing chauffeur who pumps our gas all over the country but I couldn't get a shot of him because the gas attendant just couldn't get enough conversation in with the chauffeur. I mean I can't blame him, I like talking to the driver too! And what else is there to do when you are a gas attendant who doesn't have to pump people's gas for them!?! lol ;P So here ya go, driver and chatty Kathy Utahan gas attendant....
Back on the road again with some very cool God creation and man creation.
We were hoping to make it to Cheyenne, WY but that didn't happen, like FOUR hours from happening! lol So we pulled into the KOA in Rock Springs, WY and set up about 9pm (mtn time). It was still light out. The driver was happy to not be driving in the dark and the kids immediately took off for outside activities... skate boarding (the one recreational item that fit in the tin can), the KOA had a play structure and then there were bunnies galore to try and catch (to no avail - thankfully!).
Shhhhh......... do you hear it? Neither do I! The driver even took the littles over to the play structure and it was just me, alone, in the tin can. Ahhhhh! I almost locked the door and didn't let them all back in but then I came to my senses.
I did a little ironing, yes, ironing, which the driver thinks is hysterical! He actually made me take this photo. I might be fake-blondish but I didn't think plugging the iron in while driving would be such a brilliant move, I know totally over cautious, right? But I had a few little things I wanted to put up in the tin can and they just wouldn't have look right all wrinkly. I'll show you a pic later.... ;)
I'll leave you with a photo of our cute little night light that hangs by the microwave.
Until next time....
PS. Don't forget to leave us those name suggestions.... so far some of the good ones are the Ark, Starship Enterprise and all the deer reference names will be saved for when we trash talk the tin can!
Quiz... what's the required first stop of the day? Yep! You guessed it! So we put it in our GPS to make a straight shot to our caffeine! And here's where it told us to go...
Hmmm...... a touch out of the way! ;) Not sure how that came up, but not to fear. I set where we were currently located and did not give up. It found a very nice Starbucks for us just a few miles away. So we headed straight away.
However, the driver decided gas was a more pertinent first stop of the day.... silly man! lol But we had some very helpful and handsome window washers - which is no easy task in the Hill Billy Tin Can! ;)
However, the driver decided gas was a more pertinent first stop of the day.... silly man! lol But we had some very helpful and handsome window washers - which is no easy task in the Hill Billy Tin Can! ;)
And FINALLY...
Yep - he's lost his mind heading up our gaggle!
Sometimes when you are the littlest you get to get to stretch your legs with mom & dad while the others hold down the fort....
It's during these times that we get those looks that say... 'Oh look at that cute older couple that had one child late in life!' Lol
One of the boys had a Michaels gift card that he had a partial balance on and really wanted to be cashed out of it, so we meandered across the street to a Michaels that we spotted. I went in and found a few things I couldn't live without. Actually one of them was a project I have been wanting to do for the hill billy tin can. We have this spot that is supposed to have a tv in it, but doesn't, and is really too narrow to do anything super productive with. So I found an idea where you cut cork into the shape of the US, draw the states in and then keep track of the ones you've been through. Not sure if we'll use stickers or pins or ???? And since the boys learned how to draw the USA and all the states this year, I thought it would be a perfect educational project for them. Photos of completed project to follow.
Needless to say, as I was walking out of Michaels with Grant, I wasn't sure where Kevin was parked so I was following intently behind Grant and all of a sudden, or rather too late, I realized there was a curb. I know crazy, right!?! A curb in a shopping center parking lot - get out of town! Well in honor of ummm, ummm.... the state of Idaho - yes that - I felt the rather instant urge to fall to my knees in adoration, after missing the curb. Yes it was a delightful tumble off the curb. I scratched up the front of my foot, my knee and my pride but otherwise I was fine. *No no no there is no photographic show & tell!*
In the shopping centers (do you even call them that anymore? lol) parking lot was a very cool large bridge over the Snake River, a trail that overlooked the river and a viewing point. So we of course had to stop for a photo.
In the shopping centers (do you even call them that anymore? lol) parking lot was a very cool large bridge over the Snake River, a trail that overlooked the river and a viewing point. So we of course had to stop for a photo.
And way past schedule we finally got back on the road. But also did get some other cute accessories for the tin can at Michaels. So I got to try those out. :)
One of the incredible blessings of being on the road is the amazing creation that we get to drive through and by, like these mountains in Utah. The photo does give them justice but they were exuding with such grandness from the ground and some still snow capped. Now driving through it for a 2nd time, Utah really is a gorgeous state.
And we finally made it for a pertinent stop at Costco in Ogden, Utah. Even though it was 4pm we decided to have lunch, or would it be dinner, oh okay, let's just call it linner! ;) What's better than good ol' Costco meal for a family of 6! {That is until we were driving down the street afterwards and saw an In & Out! Wahhhhh...... there was definitely crying and gnashing of teeth then!}
{sap alert} He's definitely MY Captain America! ❤️
Upon leaving Costco with the most sought after Angus Burgers that the boys LOVE and a few other can't-live-without-items-that-will-fit-in-tin-can, we stopped at their gas station. Now normally I would be giving you a shot of our endearing chauffeur who pumps our gas all over the country but I couldn't get a shot of him because the gas attendant just couldn't get enough conversation in with the chauffeur. I mean I can't blame him, I like talking to the driver too! And what else is there to do when you are a gas attendant who doesn't have to pump people's gas for them!?! lol ;P So here ya go, driver and chatty Kathy Utahan gas attendant....
Back on the road again with some very cool God creation and man creation.
We were hoping to make it to Cheyenne, WY but that didn't happen, like FOUR hours from happening! lol So we pulled into the KOA in Rock Springs, WY and set up about 9pm (mtn time). It was still light out. The driver was happy to not be driving in the dark and the kids immediately took off for outside activities... skate boarding (the one recreational item that fit in the tin can), the KOA had a play structure and then there were bunnies galore to try and catch (to no avail - thankfully!).
Shhhhh......... do you hear it? Neither do I! The driver even took the littles over to the play structure and it was just me, alone, in the tin can. Ahhhhh! I almost locked the door and didn't let them all back in but then I came to my senses.
I did a little ironing, yes, ironing, which the driver thinks is hysterical! He actually made me take this photo. I might be fake-blondish but I didn't think plugging the iron in while driving would be such a brilliant move, I know totally over cautious, right? But I had a few little things I wanted to put up in the tin can and they just wouldn't have look right all wrinkly. I'll show you a pic later.... ;)
And the big boys were being silly in their bed.
I'll leave you with a photo of our cute little night light that hangs by the microwave.
Until next time....
PS. Don't forget to leave us those name suggestions.... so far some of the good ones are the Ark, Starship Enterprise and all the deer reference names will be saved for when we trash talk the tin can!
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