Monday, June 7, 2010

We've FINALLY made it!

We've finally arrived to our new state! After a long, long, long, and I mean LONG week, we finally made it.
Sorry for the small pictures, they are from my phone because I'm to lazy to grab my real one.

Our trip across the country started out looking like this...(yes, that's the check engine light). I made sure to take a picture because I knew then, that it was going to be an adventure to get to Oklahoma. We ended up not going any further than 60 miles outside of Boston. We met really nice people who worked over time just for us, or didn't get paid at all because we were stranded. People want to do good and people are good.
Our options for the car weren't so good. It was one of those car decisions that everyone will make (is it worth it?, what's the price of the car?, how much time will it take to get fixed? how much stress do i want for the car?) So, to make a long story short...yes, Niki and Amber...this will be short...we left our car to a nice man who will tear it to pieces and give us very little money for doing it.
I wanted to cry...
Anyway, we got a flight the next day (i love the army) and then became car-less and house-less. Thank you to everyone for making our lives comfortable, and who continue to do so while we are in this stressful move.

This is Gabe and Eli in the Dallas airport waiting for our next flight. They loved sharing this smoothie.

We found a car (yay! for minivans) and have yet to find a home. I will be busy for the next few days trying to get the last few things done before John starts officer training... and not to mention trying to enjoy our time together before he leaves. So, updates to come....

5 comments:

ellen said...

CARRIE!! No way! I've been thinking about you guys and wanting to call. Life is full of adventures...!

Clarissa Meegan said...

You are only a few hours away from us. We have to start planning a get together!! Good luck with all the transitioning!!!

Natalie said...

What an adventure! And with kids! Wishing you the best and a beautiful home sooner rather than later!

Sweeney Household said...

Today we were singing at the church in preparation for the Spring Sing and YOU WERE MISSED!!!!

Sorry about the car. Congrats on the mini van. All will be well. You are wonderful! :)

Amy said...

I'm glad you all finally made it. I'm still feeling pretty sad for myself. Keep blogging so we can keep track of you!