Thursday, December 16, 2004
Route 66 and Joshua Tree
We woke up this morning to a feisty Fraser, but he did drink quite a bit of Pedialyte mixed with formula, so we were very grateful that he appeared to be turning the corner. The goal was to hit more of Route 66 and then through Joshua Tree National Forest before we arrived in Carlsbad by mid afternoon.
Fraser developed a stubborn streak in the car and refused to drink any bottles in the car during the day, but he was smiling and feeling much better. He also kept up on his sleep. During one of those naps, we were along a remote portion of Route 66 when we came across an old diner and motel, so we decided to stop and stretch. We enjoyed the break. Bella and I agreed that the bus we saw would be a worthy replacement to Uncle Tom and Dave's bus back in Siouxland.
From there, we headed through Joshua Tree National Forest. It was a nice diversion with some cool scenery. Big rocks and funky trees and cactus. A 40 foot tall Joshua Tree in the middle of the park is the biggest.
From there, we were into the home stretch and ready to finish the drive. As we got to town, headed toward Earle and Joanne's house, Fraser and Bella both woke up, so we stopped by the 'new house' before the furniture shows up tomorrow. Fraser again refused a bottle, but he got in his usual 30 minute work out routine in front of the fireplace. Funny kid.
Well, we made it. We will provide one last update when we get loaded in this weekend.
Fraser developed a stubborn streak in the car and refused to drink any bottles in the car during the day, but he was smiling and feeling much better. He also kept up on his sleep. During one of those naps, we were along a remote portion of Route 66 when we came across an old diner and motel, so we decided to stop and stretch. We enjoyed the break. Bella and I agreed that the bus we saw would be a worthy replacement to Uncle Tom and Dave's bus back in Siouxland.
From there, we headed through Joshua Tree National Forest. It was a nice diversion with some cool scenery. Big rocks and funky trees and cactus. A 40 foot tall Joshua Tree in the middle of the park is the biggest.
From there, we were into the home stretch and ready to finish the drive. As we got to town, headed toward Earle and Joanne's house, Fraser and Bella both woke up, so we stopped by the 'new house' before the furniture shows up tomorrow. Fraser again refused a bottle, but he got in his usual 30 minute work out routine in front of the fireplace. Funny kid.
Well, we made it. We will provide one last update when we get loaded in this weekend.
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I cannot believe it has already been a week since you left our house. I am so happy to hear that Fraser is feeling better. The house looks neat - Your trip was a blast to follow - I have never seen the Grand Canyon so was buumed there were no pics to post. Maybe we will all meet there next year?? We have had a high of about 30 for the last 2 days and a killer north wind that makes it feel like 16 degrees... and no, I don't want to know what the weather is there. Miss ya - Chris and Justin
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