Tuesday, April 12, 2011

To Utah and Back Again

 5 children. 5 years old and under. 5 car seats. 2 days of driving. From Minnesota - to Utah - and back.
 Brigham, Bennett and Blithe.
 Tillie, Darla, Rachel and Anna.
 There is no one like Grandma.
My friend and I hopped in her mini van and drove to UT. Best idea ever. Exhausting? Yes. Worth it? Of course. The drive out the kids did fabulous. We made it 14 hours the first day. Leaving only 7 ( yes I used the word only) for day two. Of course being in Salt Lake with family and friends was wonderful and was a great break from the Minnesota winter. The way back - everyone was a little tired . . . making the drive seem longer than it did before. But when we returned the snow drifts had melted and we've been outside in the sunshine the past two days. What is it about the sun that makes life so much happier? Those 2 1/2 weeks flew by, but they were much much needed for this tired PREGNANT mom that I am. Yes, we are expecting baby number 3 at the end of October! What a blessing.

9 comments:

Kate said...

um, wwwwwwwhhhhhhhat!? congrats!! love you, and what trooper you are. that is a looooong drive!

Rachel said...

Congrats again! I'm glad you had a great time. I can't wait to see you this summer!

Kim and Steve said...

Yea!! So glad to hear it!!

Anna said...

Congrats, Jen! So excited for you :)

Brooke and Matt: said...

Congrats!! So happy for you and your cute family!

Kristina said...

you are so brave for making that drive, wow! and i'm so bummed I didn't see you when you were out here. i blame myself for the crazy schedule i have lately. i WILL make it happen when you're out this summer. and CONGRATS! that was a shocker to read!

Heidi Smith said...

Congrats to your cute family!! Isn't October such a perfect time to have a baby :) I'm excited to hear what you're having; have you already found out, or are you going to wait until the baby's born?

cath said...

wahooooo! love you and so excited!

Jeff and Kathryn said...

Congrats on your 3rd!! So exciting!