So we made it out of Texas and onto Arizona, I don't know how I didn't get a photo of the sign but I can't find it anywhere!
It was pretty late by the time we made it into Arizona, but we were on a mission to make it into Tucson so that we could eat at this restaurant it was Vegan but we all were going to try it, the name was Sinbad's the food was pretty good it was on the campus of the college kids but it was pretty nice tho!!
We got motel rooms in Tucson cause it was so late and everyone was so tired and we needed a good night of rest so we could make it to California on Monday!!
Arizona is very hot with a lot of just mountains, not much to look at but we made it to Phoenix Monday morning and we went to this Vegan restaurant to eat, there the food was really good and beside of it was a Vegan Ice Cream shop which was good also!
We saw a bit of cool stuff on the ride some airports, a lot of planes taking off and landing once we hit Arizona!!
Steven rode with Carl about the whole ride and was supposed to be staying awake to give Carl someone to talk with and to keep in touch with our car since the Uhaul was so bad that Carl had to drive with both hands at all time but Steven fell asleep a few times on him and Carl was able to capture some good photos!!
Even at one point this nap was so good he even was drooling!!
Half of the trip Steven had a hard time with his tongue he decided he wanted to eat Cinnamon chewing gum knowing that it makes his tongue swell up, so he couldn't hardly eat, drink, talk or anything much at all... We finally stopped at a Walgreens to see about some Meds for moms legs and things and the lady working told him try some Orgel and that kinda helped him out some!!
Finally we made it into California, in the afternoon hours!
You might can tell by this photo but if not we were all VERY TIRED even Carl who took this awesome photo of us!! :)
Now that we were in California it felt pretty nice but it was still hours away from the house, we drove and drove trying not to stop since we wanted to get there as early as possible! We took one bathroom break and then we were mindset no more stopping until we were in front of the house!!
We went through this city called Indio I don't know much about that city or anything at all but what I can tell you by seeing it at night it's a Huge place there was city lights for miles it seemed like!! We also passed once again those big wind mills here in California if it would of been day light those pictures would of been awesome, they were way closer then those we passed out in Texas!!
After we got through this city Indio I could tell the highways were getting wider and mountain roads were picking up, it was a mountain like ride with a lot of other cars and big 18 wheelers in which I can't stand so the best for me was to fall asleep! So that's just what I did I woke up a few times in between but for the most part I slept with the kids!!
Lynn and Braxton both was really awesome on this road trip I tell you we had a little bit of ups and downs but not as many as I planned for, they did really good with no melt downs much at all but being a small child in a car seat for 6 days and not having a lot of big fits is truly awesome!! I am so blessed and thankful to have good kids! Although they do get wild at times, that's what four and two year olds are supposed to be doing!!
We pulled into the driveway around 11:00pm California times Monday night, North Carolina your 3 hours ahead of us!
When we finally reached the house it was such a great feeling to be out of the car and be able to sit or stand whatever we felt like doing instead of being in the car in a seat belt feeling strapped down!!
We were also warmly welcomed by Carls mom Donna, his twin brothers Terry and Lenny also Violet (Cat) and Parker (Dog) they are all very sweet and it's nice getting to know each and everyone of them!!
Well this sums up our move across the country, I really hope that all of the readers have enjoyed this move with us and thanks so much for keeping up with what we were getting into and how we were doing! I hope you all will continue reading as I post new things as we spend time here in California and get to know the area!!
This Beef Jerky picture was taking in a truck stop out in Arizona, it reminded me of my brother Chris McLaurin!! I love and miss you so much and hope that all is well!! I should of bought this and mailed it out to you but this darn thing was $7.99 and that's a little crazy! But I will mail you something just give me a little time :)
I don't have a lot of photos in these two states because there wasn't much to take them of since it was dark most of the ride!!
Until next time..... Good Night Readers!!
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