Thursday, August 21, 2008

Phoenix or Bust

After a long day on the road, we're finally here. Courtney (little sis) is able to move into her apartment at 8:00am tomorrow and you bet we'll be out the door early in order to avoid the heat. At one point today, the gauge in our motorhome said it was 120 degrees outside. I don't know if it was accurate but if you guessed the temp to be at least 110 degrees you'd be pretty close I'm sure, if not on the low side.

We started off the day with a nourishing breakfast...7 of us in all. We then caravaned with hubby, myself, and Jake in our motorhome. Courtney and her best friend Mackenzie driving in Courtney's car and then Mackenzie's dad, her boyfriend Tim, and her sister Macey following in dad's truck which was pulling Mackenzie's car. Mackenzie stayed home last year and went to school at our local community college. Lucky for Courtney, Mackenzie was accepted at ASU also and they will be roommates as of tomorrow. This is a dream come true for them and I'm thrilled.

Here are a few pictures from the day...


Courtney and Mackenzie


Courtney, Mackenzie, and Macey (Macey leaves for Cal State Long Beach in a few short weeks herself)


Tim, Courtney, Macey, Mackenzie, and Chuck


ASU bound...again!

Jake loves the motorhome, or should I say my lap! So this is how we roll...




I finally remembered to bring my iPod so I was good to go. It made the drive quite enjoyable actually.

While I'm here in Arizona I'll be getting together with 3, maybe 4 blogging buddies. I've never met any blog friends in real life so I'm very excited. I'll take pictures and let you know all about it...I can't wait!

I'm going to leave you with a picture of my sister Kim, Courtney, and myself from dinner last night. I don't get to see Kim much and it's crazy. We had such an enjoyable time that there's no excuse for us not to see each other more often. I'm definitely going to work on that one.


15 comments:

Janell said...

Seeing those two girls together warms my heart - what an adventure they are about to begin (I loved college so much!) But .... can't help but think about you, too - many thoughts coming your way during this mixed emotion time.

SmilingSally said...

You're on an adventure, and you're taking us along. I'm anxious to see the pics of the blogging buddies.

Anonymous said...

Fun times ahead! I'm excited to see what bloggers you get to meet.

Be safe
Love, Jenn

dani said...

i always loved returning to college in the fall; everything was so familiar and fun:D i hope the girls enjoy... as it only comes around once!!!
be careful, and have lots of fun, linda:)
love,
dani

Nonnas News said...

Have fun meeting your blogging friends!

Michele said...

Hi Linda...what a beautiful family! Sounds like Courtney will have lots of fun. Can't wait to see lots of pics from your blogging friends!!

Hugz,
Michele

Janiece said...

I am so glad your trip to AZ was safe. I wondered if we would hear from you while you were gone!
Have lots of fun meeting the other Bloggers. I so wish I could be there too!
I can't wait to see the pictures!!

Kelli@SassySouthernMom said...

Hi Linda,

I wish I'd taken the opportunity to go off to college, and experience all that goes along with it! Actually, I did move away, to attend college, rushed for a sorority and all that jazz, and ended up getting homesick, and came home before school ever started. LOL. Ended up going to nursing school at the local community college. Thanks for sharing! What type of nursing are you in? Just curious!

Kelli@SassySouthernMom said...

Hi Linda,

I wish I'd taken the opportunity to go off to college, and experience all that goes along with it! Actually, I did move away, to attend college, rushed for a sorority and all that jazz, and ended up getting homesick, and came home before school ever started. LOL. Ended up going to nursing school at the local community college. Thanks for sharing! What type of nursing are you in? Just curious!

Darlene said...

Oh, hope you have fun on your trip and that will be soooo much fun meeting some of your blogging friends. Have a great trip!!

Natasha said...

How fun for your daughter to have her best friend with her now! And that Jake is too cute.

Brenda said...

Glad you're enjoying yourselves in spite of the heat. I love the valley...visiting that is!
Have a great weekend.
Brenda :)

Andy said...

Looks like such a fun road trip. That puppy cracks me up!

Diana Lyn said...

HI Linda, I love travlin........ especially road trips! Please post about your blogging buddies! to fun! thanks for visiting! Have a wonderful weekend! XO Diana Lyn

Mandi said...

Hi Linda

I loved reading about your adventures with Lil Sis this morning. I just wanted to say, I love the room and by the way - YOU HAVE AMAZING LEGS!!!!!!!!!!!