A new adventure begins: A new place to call home, Mount Vernon, Illinois

1906 miles across 8 states in four days! Woo Hoo! We are finally here. The trip went as well as you could wish--nobody was sick, car ran great, no major spats and kids & animals traveled well. Tomorrow is purchase a house day--Wowser! I think I need a nap. I'd love to hear from everybody! Katie

O MA HA

Mile 1457 on the seemingly never ending journey. Truck driving would be a tough profession. Different city, different bed every night. Only one more day to go. Nebraska is beautiful. I don't think I've ever been here. Rolling small hills, very green, great weather (I KNOW winter will be miserable! Everyone reminds you of that fact!) It has a nice feeling to it. I think Mom and Dad had a friend who came from Grand Island Nebraska. Maybe a Dr. Zaijek sp?. Not sure. I can't help but think about the pioneers as I drive along this road. This was the Mormon pioneer trail. There are dozens of markers along the way. I am grateful and I marvel at their sacrifices. I would have stayed in Nebraska--especially after seeing Wyoming! I also am reminded how grateful I am to live in America. I am driving nearly 2000 miles with my family and I feel safe, protected and grateful to live in this beautiful country. I can't help but think that is God's hand. A little philisophical this morning! Have a great one! Tonight, Mt. Vernon, Illinois! P.S. I have a new email--illinoiskate@hotmail.com--but no addresses. Ugh! I forgot to print out a hardcopy of my address book before we were disconnected from cox. Send me your emails please--any that you have would be much appreciated!

CHEYENNE, WYOMING

Mile 964--Cheyenne, Wyoming
Wyoming is big. Wyoming is flat. Wyoming has a lot of trucks.
Mollie bought a jack-a-lope snowglobe as a souvenier.
Don't think I want to move here.
Day 3 of 5 is at an end--4 people, 4 animals still alive. All is well.

YEAH!

We are finally done! Boxes are packed, truck is loaded, house is clean, papers are signed, keys are delivered and we are on the road to Illinois. Here's the plan:
Tonight we are in Cedar City to pick up Mollie from EFY at SUU.
Saturday to Ogden to visit the Burdetts.
Sunday drive from Ogden, UT to Cheyenne, WY.
Monday drive from Cheyenne, WY to Omaha, NE.
Tuesday drive from Omaha, NE to Mt. Vernon, IL.
Wednesday-Mollie registers for high school and we close on our house.
Thursday-Movers deliver household goods to new house.
A very full week!!!

COUNTDOWN

4 days left in Las Vegas. James is done with work here. Mollie is at EFY at SUU in Cedar City. The packers come tomorrow and the truck arrives Wednesday. Eliza has a list of things to do during her last week in Las Vegas--so hopefully we'll find a little time for some fun. Busy week, hope all goes as planned.

HERE WE GO!!!

Okay everybody--here is my attempt at the blog. I needed something to do, because I have been a little bored lately--not much going on here--so I gave it a shot. Much easier than I thought. Thanks for the push MK. Here's to better keeping in touch! Love to all.
P.S. Go see HAIRSPRAY! It is FABULOUS!