Week 12
Days 78 to 84 of a 100 day
mega road trip across Canada
…and then some!
Day 78 ~ Oct 13th
Happy Sunday everyone!
A kind man turned to me after an unusually long church meeting went into 'overtime' while supervising 5 children and asked, "So, how are you doing?" I quickly answered, "Meetings should end on time!" I think he merely wanted to know if Lane and I were enjoying our few days watching these adorable g'kids. To that, I would have answered a resounding "It's great!"
Day 79 ~ Oct 13th
Eating with kids is more fun!
Top: real corn cob holders
Bottom: the corn cob holders that Maggie proudly found.
Hot dog mummies
FHE treat. Ice cream eaten with mystery utensils.
These kids have been good sports. But they are ready and
excited to welcome their parents home tomorrow (Tuesday).
Day 80 ~ Oct 13th
Indiana airport.
Anxiously waiting...
Touchdown!
Lincoln and Carrie returned
this afternoon from a trip to the Bahamas.
We were able to join them for dinner at the airport.
3 hours later Lincoln boarded another plane
bound for a 5 day business trip in the UK.
The next photo is of Matthew's completed haunted house
…dripping with green monster brains (and chocolate frosting).
Don't look if you want to avoid nightmares.
We warned you. Good night.
Day 81 ~ Oct 13th
Last day in Carmel, Indiana...
Watching my most unfavorite show with
my favorite "Maggie Margaret".
Handsome Isaac merrily chomps on Carrie's cookie.
One last cuddle...
We will surely miss this incredible family, early morning scripture reading, a great internet and Autumn in Indiana.
Two kids cried when we left…one was sad, the other cried tears of joy. THANK YOU Lincoln & Carrie!
Does this bring back happy memories for the Howells? (4969 Westfield, Carmel, Indiana)
We 'camped' for the night in Louisville right next to a Waffle House. No need for a campfire.
We love you!!!
Day 82 ~ Oct 13th
Kentucky
- home to Abraham Lincoln from birth to age 7.
Today we visited the sites of his birthplace and boyhood home.
Perfect timing. This visitors center reopened after 17 days
(for an historic government shutdown by Pres Obama).
Another great quote from a timeless hero.
Birthplace memorial
56 steps = 56 short years Abraham Lincoln walked the earth.
I am in my 56th year.
Property of Lincoln's boyhood home…10 miles from his birthplace.
Moving on to Tennessee…
Tah!
Day 83 ~ Oct 13th
Tennessee
The day begins with a crochet session.
And ends with a Nashville Concert.
This ain't no gangham style…it's more like gingham style.
Give me a Yee-Haw...
12 performers tonight.
Including Danny Gokey, Riders in the Sky and Restless Heart.
Happy Trails to You!
P.S. Congratulations to the Tom & Shalaun family!!!
Happy Birthday Adelaide Bea Howell, October 16th, 2013.
(Details 1:31 p.m. 6 lbs 15 oz)
Day 84 ~ Oct 13th
Tonight we plan to stay in
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee ~ Home of Dollywood,
...dinner shows galore...
...oddball attractions,
family fun houses…waterparks...
go-kart tracks, mini-golf...
None of which we stopped to enjoy. With rain on the
horizon and bumper to bumper traffic, we drove
for over 75 miles searching for an available hotel.
Reasons for no vacancies:
Christian retreat in Dollywood,
Two Craft fairs in Pigeon Forge,
Football games,
It's October, duh!
The mountains just reopened.
(What?!, the government shutdown the
Great Smoky Mountains?…yep.)
The search for a hotel continues on the
other side of the Smoky Mountains.
Tonight we sleep indoors. Hours from Pigeon Forge.
North Carolina. We are pleased. Good-night.
Next week: Our 17th anniversary!
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