The Color Green!
May 24, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
It is just a beautiful day as we head across the state of Indiana, reminds me of an amazing song by Rich Mullins called “The Color Green.”
“Be praised for all your tenderness by these words ofRead more
Even more critters!
May 24, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
Although we were sad not to see the pygmy hippo, we were so impressed with the lions at the Lincoln Park zoo, as well as a variety of other beautiful animals. And folks! It is free! Go check itRead more
And in the End….
May 24, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
With the completion of our evaluation of Abbey Road, we have listened to all of the Beatles albums! We still have to do some evaluation of their top singles - so we complete that before we get homeRead more
The boys are in the air!
May 24, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
The last segment of our trip is about to start! We are excited to welcome Harry Viertel, Elijah Driscoll, and Duncan Blair to our road trip. Safe travels, Boys!
CHI-Town!
May 24, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
Loved driving along Lake Michigan on this holiday weekend and people watching at the Navy Pier. Excited to welcome Joey’s friends Harry, Elijah, and Duncan, as we commence segment five of our trip!
The Gang is all Here
May 24, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
Pizza with the guys as they do some exercises to stay awake! (The skyline and lights on the Magnificent Mile were fine, but traffic and drivers were zany!)
And so it begins… The five of us!
May 25, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
So we’re heading back to Chicago to see some sites, and we started the morning in style with Justin Bieber, singing little drummer boy, and discovering the holy marriage of McDonald’s and KrispyRead more
Baby Pope lived here!
May 25, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 50 °F
This was Pope, Leo’s childhood home in South Chicago! Best wishes on his ministry… it has been so fun to see all the funny memes about finally, the Chicago Bears gonna be a good football team,Read more
The Bean!
May 25, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
You cannot go to Chicago and not visit the Bean! Parking was a bit of a challenge, but thankfully Chris didn’t care about getting a ticket… either for driving poorly, or parking illegally!
Mr. Beef!
May 25, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
Sorry, they are closed on Sunday, but some of us love the TV show the Bear, so we had to stop by!
Say “Cheese!”
May 25, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Quick stop in Madison Wisconsin, listen to a guy play the marimba and got some cheese samples!
Missing Meier!
May 25, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Meier, we are excited that you are so important to the play Hadestown, but we sure miss you on a road trip… But the Lord is reminding us of you all the time!
Butter Burgers!
May 25, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Everyone (except Chris) is having their firstbutter burger! Culver’s for the win! (Harry was telling Joey to model with his custard with Reese’s!)
“Like the Wall Paper in Andy’s Room”
May 25, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
Harry is amazed by the Midwest cloud formations, so reminiscent of the room of the child Andy grim Toy Story!
American Pie (and Weird Al)
May 25, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
Best jam of the day so far…. The old classic Don Mclean song and the Star Wars parody!
The Mall of America
May 25, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
The boys got to run around this gargantuan mall for an hour and take it all in. Roller coasters and an aquarium add store after store after store… it is something to behold!
Chris sat down with anRead more
Remembrance
May 25, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
It is hard to believe that it was five years ago today that George Floyd lost his life on this corner in Minneapolis. Even while we are running around doing all our trip stuff, it is so vital to notRead more
SKOL!
May 25, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
Cruising through downtown Minneapolis, we saw where the Minnesota Vikings play football, the Minnesota Twins play baseball, and the Minnesota Timberwolves are presently playing basketball still in theRead more
Just like family!
May 25, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Wow oh wow, were we treated with some amazing hospitality in their lovely house. Chris has known David and Carol Narum for 20 years (from the time we were out of church in Hillsboro, Oregon.). NotRead more
That antacid bottle used to be full!
May 26, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
Although the trip is gone near perfectly, we are grateful for over-the-counter assistance! Chris is experiencing better living through pharmacology!
Breakfast with baby
May 26, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
Pretty dang sweet to see one of my former students Ashley and her little baby Larkin (he definitely has her dimples!). Thanks for the lovely breakfast Dave and Carol, can’t wait to host you guys outRead more
Having a “Ball!”
May 26, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Kind of disappointed that we didn’t get to go in the museum, but we did get to see the largest ball of twine created by one person in the world! (there was a sign on the door that gave us a phoneRead more
“Are you guys comfy back there?”
May 26, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
Now, Chris is just a chauffeur!
We have MacGyvered up the TV so that the boys can play video games and watch movies in the backseat, while Chris sits by himself upfront!
I guess that Chris can justRead more
South Dakota, we have arrived
May 26, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
Best quote of the week!
May 26, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
“I thought the corn palace was a restaurant!” A quote from one of the boyz (who shall remain unnamed) when we rolled up to the pride of Mitchell, SD! Every year they redo the outside murals, madeRead more
