Road Trip-Day 7

Thursday, September 6

Today was another long day in the car. We left Ypsilanti, MI in the morning and drove to Ohio. See a picture of me saying goodbye to Uncle Max. We went through Bowling Green where Uncle Christopher and Aunt Martha lived a few years ago. Then we went to Kenyon College in Gambier where Mommy went to college. It was her first trip back since she graduated 12 years ago. We walked around campus and took several pictures. (see below). We also went to the bookstore where Daddy bought Mommy and me some Kenyon gear. We had lunch at the Gambier Deli.

We then drove through West Virginia to Pennsylvania. Mommy insisted on singing "Country Roads" as we crossed over the bridge to Wheeling, WV.

That afternoon we arrived in Pittsburgh. Uncle Christopher met us at the hotel and we drove to his house in Highland Park. Aunt Martha had cooked a nice pasta dish and corn on the cob for us. I fell asleep on the trip back to the hotel. I can't wait until tomorrow to see more of Pittsburgh.

Road Trip-Day 5

September 4, 2007

Today was a pretty quiet day. My Daddy and I went on a long walk around the neighborhood and we met some neighbors. I also spent some time with Mommy watching the construction next door. The men were doing a lot of banging and digging. Then they mixed concrete and poured it.

I took a long nap this morning while Daddy worked on fixing Aunt Jem and Uncle Max's computers. Then in the afternoon we went out. Mommy and Daddy had talked about some more sight-seeing but then they decided to take advantage of some labor day sales so we went shopping. I'm not complaining because most of the clothing they bought is for me. My favorite store was the Carter's store at the Outlet Mall because there was a Lego table and Lego for me to play with.

All in all a quiet day, but different from normal.

Have a good night!

Road Trip - Day 4

September 3, 2007

Today we went sight-seeing. In the morning we just went to the local grocery store (a Kroger's). It took Mommy and Daddy and Cousin Arvin a long time to find everything they needed (including my favorite yogurt) but several nice people helped them out.


After my afternoon nap we went to Detroit. On our way there we went through an interesting shaped bridge. Mommy tried to take a picture later in the day. We also passed a huge Uniroyal tire. Then we got to Detroit. Even though it was closed we got to see many of the cars on display at GM World in the Renaissance Center. Uncle Max works nearby so I got to see him and play high-five with him.


We wanted to see the Detroit Jazz Festival and the riverfront. We actually spent more time walking by the water than at the jazz festival. We walked along the riverfront where we could see Canada. You could get to Canada by taking a tunnel or a really long bridge. There were some cool sprinklers/fountains. A lot of boys and girls were in swimsuits and were really enjoying them. I was able to get my hands wet (and Daddy's shoes). We walked down the riverwalk to the carousel where I went on my first ride. I was a little nervous but I will want to go again. Then we went to get some ice cream. Both Mommy and Daddy shared their ice cream with me.

My favorite part of the walk was watching all of the boats and the jet skis on the river. They made cool noises. Some of the jet ski drivers were coming around and doing tricks for everybody on the pier. They were moving too fast and were too far away for us to get a picture.

We walked back to the jazz festival and heard some of the music. We also saw some other cool fountains. We then went back to visit Uncle Max at his job. Mommy and Daddy were convinced I would fall asleep in the car on the way back to Ypsilanti but I fooled them.


Tomorrow we will do some more sight-seeing.

Road Trip, Day 3

September 2, 2007

I woke up at my normal time, 7:00 am this morning. I don't think Mommy and Daddy were ready to get up yet. After breakfast I played with my toys in Uncle Max and Aunt Jem's living room. Then Daddy and I went outside and practiced walking.

The rest of the day we just took it easy and relaxed. Mommy and I took a long nap. In the afternoon the three of us went on a long walk around the neighborhood. A lot of houses are being built right now. On our walk we went right next to a corn field.

I showed Aunt Jem a lot of my tricks today. Now she knows where my head is and where my nose is. Maybe tomorrow I will show her my knees. My favorite part of Aunt Jem and Uncle Max's house is the staircase. I like to climb the stairs. For some reason Mommy and Daddy insist on being behind me while I climb the stairs.

Tomorrow we are going sight-seeing.

Road Trip - Day 2

September 1, 2007

Wow! We drove a long distance today! Everyone (including me) slept until 9:00 am. We ate a little breakfast and then got in the car. Check out the picture of me helping Mommy pack the cooler.



Last week my Daddy turned my car seat around. I can now look out the front window and see what he and Mommy see in the car. As we drove through Pennsylvania I looked at the farm land. I read some books and sang silly songs with Mommy. We also listened to some music. We stopped near Somerset, PA for lunch.

After lunch I took a 3 hour nap in the car seat. Mommy also took a nap. We then entered Ohio. Mommy had told Daddy it would be flat, he seemed to be surprised at how flat it was. We stopped in Ohio at a nice rest stop. You can see a picture of me walking with Daddy.

While we were driving Mommy and Daddy made a list of all of the license plates that we saw.

• Pennsylvania



• Missouri



• New Jersey



• Virginia



• Maryland



• New York



• Ohio



• Michigan



• Wisconsin



• West Virginia



• Georgia



• Colorado



• South Dakota



• Washington, DC



• Arizona



• Delaware



• North Carolina



• Connecticut



• Maine



• Iowa



• Tennessee



• Massachusetts



• Florida



• Illinois



• Indiana



• Alaska



• Texas



• Washington



• Oklahoma



• California



• Oregon



• and Ontario
  

We then went near Toledo Ohio and then into Michigan. Daddy couldn't believe that the speed limit was 70 miles an hour. It wasn't even an Interstate.

We then drove to Ypsilanti and to Aunt Jem and Uncle Max's house. They have a nice house with 4 bedrooms. Even though I was in a new place I was excited to see my booster seat/high chair and my pack and play to sleep in. I had a nice dinner of spinach balls (one of my favorite foods) and then I went to sleep.

I think I like this road trip.

My First Road Trip - Day 1

August 31, 2007

Today my mommy, daddy and I started on my first big road trip. We are going to Ypsilanti, MI to visit my Uncle Max and Aunt Jem. I haven't seen them since December. On our way back we are going to Pittsburgh, PA to visit my Aunt Martha and Uncle Christopher.

Daddy worked today so we didn't leave until late. Actually Mommy took me to the car and I fell asleep while Daddy packed the car. We then drove to Carlisle, PA. When we got to Carlisle we checked into the Hotel Carlisle. We had a nice surprise because Mommy had been picked as "Guest of the Day". She got a special certificate. The men at the front desk then made a special certificate for me making me "Guest of the Day" too.

We went to our hotel room. I was a little confused as to where I was but since it was so late I was able to fall asleep quickly. So far I don't know what to make of this road trip.

More tomorrow.