#insaneroastrip day 7

Today was relaxing. We didn't do much. The kids played together inside and outside. I slept in until 8 and it was fabulous. Christy made yummy breakfast and coffee.



But the view is beautiful even though it has been a very dry here.



The kids wii'd and played with blocks and legos.



Midafternoon Amanda and her boys came down to spend the evening with us. Yes, I feel all special. Especially since she's doing her own insane road trip - not as many miles but she's heading north to Michigan.

We went to Neal's for dinner.



Can you say fried pickles?



This is me out on the deck of Neal's.



We came home and hung out. The kids had smoothie popsicles. Christy has baby swallows in the nest on her porch.



Finally the kids went to bed. Even though they were exhausted, they had trouble falling asleep. Sass told me she loved being here and didn't want to leave. But then 10 minutes later told me she was homesick. So I spent a lot of time snuggling with kids tonight.

I ended up back at Christy's house to watch Office Space, which I had never seen. We laughed. A lot. Today ended well. I'm gonna miss this place. It feels so relaxed and peaceful out in the middle no nowhere. Tomorrow it's off to Austin to see Lisa.

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  1. RooJune 12, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    I just caught up on the #insaneroadtrip posts. I love them. So glad the kids are doing well and you're having fun meeting up with everyone. Safe travels! :)

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  2. Tiffany SJune 12, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Was that a picture of baby birds with their mouths wide open? Too cute!

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  3. *Lissa*June 12, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Awww, she had a nest of baby birds when we were there last year, too!

    Glad you are having a great trip so far!

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  4. BariJune 12, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    So glad you had a nice relaxing day. Sounds about perfect.

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  5. Christy M.June 12, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    I miss you. We could just set up the HC here in Leakey. STAT. Have a safe and exciting roadtrip, girl! I'm honored I was one of the stops!!

    LOVE YOU!

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  6. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Fried Pickles and Office Space AND Christy? That's a good day, my friend!

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  7. UnknownJune 18, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Isn't Neal's the place we went when we were there for HR? Those fried pickles look familiar!

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