Traveling Together - Billings to Williston

The drive from Billings to Williston, North Dakota was just under 6 hours. We stopped in Sidney, ate lunch, and played at a park. The kids needed a break.

We bought a frisbee and a boomerang. That got them out of the car and moving for half an hour or so.

Williston was Sport's area with the most friends. We are all excited to attend his previous ward there.

 

When we finally arrived, we checked in at the hotel and Sport went visiting for a while. Then we all went to dinner at Lonnie's.

We caught a beautiful sunset on our way back to the hotel.

Now for sleep...

Traveling Together - Straight to Billings

We got home, repacked, and headed off in another direction with a different bunch of kids. My sweetie and I, Sport, Scout, Crafty, Baby Doll, Curly and Taco climbed in the van and took off for Billings, Montana.

The ultimate destination is North Dakota where Sport served his mission.

Our first big stop was Idaho Falls.

The trip was long, nearly 10 hours, but it was beautiful.

Almost there!!

Traveling Together - Last Day in Phoenix

Thursday was our last day in Phoenix. We did all the laundry and got packed, then we watched How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. I mentioned Goldie Hawn for obvious reasons and my girls had no idea who she was so we watched the original Overboard. Then we had to hurry.

We got to the airport and our flight was delayed, so we went into the Delta Sky Club to get some dinner. Among other things...

We finally got on the plane.

Hers is full of rice krispie treats too.

We finally got to Utah to find that one of our bags was missing. Nearly 2 hours later and it was still missing so we headed for home.

About halfway there, they called from the airport, so we turned around and headed back. It was after 12:30AM when we got home. I was up for a couple of hours after that. 

Tune in tomorrow and I will let you know why!

Traveling Together - Tournament Day 4

Today was Day 4. This is the longest tournament we have ever done. Pool play is over and we are finally in the bracket.

The girls beat the first team and earned the right to keep playing.

But they lost to the 2nd team and that put us in the loser's bracket with our best possible placing of 3rd.

Baby Doll had an amazing tournament!!

Her team took 3rd in their division!

Then we took her with us back to the condo.

We finised up our last evening in Phoenix in the pool.

Then my sweetie made us an awesome dinner.

Tomorrow, we fly home.

Traveling Together - Tournament Day 3

Today was the third day of pool play. All we do is watch volleyball and play Yahtzee. 

Traveling Together - Tournament Day 2

More volleyball!! They came in 2nd place in the 2nd pool-play round. Baby Doll is playing so well! 

So proud of her!

Traveling Together - Phoenix

On Sunday morning, my sweetie and I got up early and we went to church.

We had time to make and eat lunch before we drove into Phoenix for day 1 of Baby Doll's volleyball Nationals tournament.

She played really well, never even sitting. Here are some pics.

More pool play tomorrow.

Traveling Together - Scottsdale

We spent Saturday morning looking at a new travel plan.

Then after lunch we wandered around the facility and the girls played video games in the Activities Room.

Soon it was time to take Baby Doll to the hotel to meet up with her team. We picked up a couple of pizzas on the way and left one with her. It was hard to say goodbye.

Then we drove the half hour back to Scottsdale. My sweetie was tired, so he took a little nap while Scout and I played Yahtzee.

We made a quick trip to Wal-Mart to pick up the things we forgot.

Then Scout and I had a dip in the hot tub. It was a nice relaxing day.