Homeward Bound

Talk about crazy...last Sunday Bill and Maddy flew back to Canada for Maddy's orthodontist appt. And Ali, Katie and I found ourselves in the truck with all the animals driving our way back to Barrie to meet them....a week later. Long story but circumstances beyond our control meant Maddy and Bill would be in Canada for at least three weeks...and that's too long for me! So we decided I would drive and bring Katie and the pets with me. Ali was not going to let me do this alone so he was on board with me too. A good thing as I realize how much easier he made this trip for me. I realize we lead a pretty adventurous life already, but this was a step out there for me. I really like to drive but I was somewhat concerned about hitting less than favorable weather, and how would Katie handle the long hours in her car seat? And would the cats and bunny even survive the trip? After eight days, two separate visits to a mechanic, only one traffic violation, too many hotels, and a freak snowstorm in Louisiana and Mississippi, we are back in Ontario with Bill and Maddy. It appears we will be here for two to three weeks...plenty of time to see all our friends and family...and enough time to appreciate the weather! Here's a short portion of our photo journal all taken with my i phone along the way...

Leaving the California sunshine behind

Nothing passes the time faster than just being goofy...

One of our many pit stops for food

Exercise time for Button

Sculptures in the desert of New Mexico

Somewhere in Texas...what a big state to cross

The Mississippi River...this is actually a color photo...just a really wintery day!

Our stop in Graceland!

Our first taste of Canada...literally!