Holiday road trips = the long-standing family tradition when all extended family live states away. Growing up, my grandparents lived in California and Pennsylvania, so I have fond memories of being crammed into a Volkswagon Rabbit or Volvo for days on end. Now I am a grown up (sort of), with my own family, and the tradition continues. Somehow, despite being raised in the Midwest my whole life, all my family ended up back on the West and East coasts.So we're off! Michigan to Southern California: 9 states, 35 hours straight, one way - yay! Extended car time really brings character into the light and here's what I know about my kids: they're awesome! Somehow they do better 2-3 days in a car than in 20 minutes to church! We do have a comfy mini-van, and spend more time driving at night than during the day, but only needed the DVD player for a few hours. They're amazing in their ability to entertain and take care of each other.
Last spring my sister and mom helped with the drive. This time Dad's taking both directions. The family gets to continue to make memories together. I'm so excited and blessed! 
