Roadtrip Catchup

We've been on the road now for 5 days! We've been so busy driving and visiting with family and friends that we haven't taken the time to blog so I'll catch you up now...

Day 1: Sarasota to Tampa
Didn't leave Sarasota until 8:30 after fussing with the movers all day. SUCH A LONG DAY, but at least we only had to drive 1 hour that night to Uncle Jim & Aunt Debbie's house.
Highlight: Visiting with Jim & Debbie
Lowlight: Saying goodbye to Sarasota and ESPECIALLY to Jim & Debbie :-( We both really hate that we're moving somewhere where NONE of our family is nearby.

Day 2: Tampa to Gulfport
Left around 10:30, arrived around 7:30 (time change was in our favor). Very sad to say goodbye to Mom and Dad and hating that I'll be so far away from them, but I think they'll like visiting us in San Francisco :-)
Highlight: Seeing my parents interact with Archie. I think they secretly love dogs.
Lowlight: Driving in separate cars for 9 hours (we left my car at my parent's house since we'll only need 1 in San Fran).

Day 3: Gulfport to Dallas
10 hours driving (including multiple potty break stops for Archie), but at least we were in the same car. Upon our arrival in Dallas, we were welcomed into the lovely new home of one of my BFFS, Nancy. She was a delightful hostess.
Highlight: Driving in the same car!
Lowlight: Not getting to spend more time with Nancy -- we got in pretty late :-(

Day 4: Dallas to Albuquerque
This was the most grueling drive day to date. Didn't get in until about 10:30 but had a lovely visit with Shane's sister Rachael and her husband Mark.
Highlight:  Roadtrip food -- Whataburger Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits for breakfast and Dairy Queen ice cream for a late night snack
Lowlight: HORRIFIC Dallas traffic trying to get out of town

Day 5: Albuquerque to Grand Canyon
We got an early start today since the drive is a far one and we want to arrive in time to see the Grand Canyon in daylight.  We're on the road as we speak, truckin along...
Highlight: Waking up to the news that Rachael went into labor!
Lowlight: Dust storms (super windy, shakes the car) and tumbleweeds (charming at first, but we keep having to dodge them and one just got stuck in our grill)!

More blog posts to come...