And we're off...
18. kesäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
It's official, Crabtree Family US Adventure 2017 is underway! So sad to say goodbye to all our friends, but looking forward to seeing other friends, and the family time and experiences we will have.
Big Canoe
19. kesäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
First stop, Big Canoe, GA, with the cousins.
Fun at the lake with cousins!
21. kesäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌫 23 °C
Love Big Canoe!
23. kesäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Setting a lake record.
Fun on the slide
23. kesäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
A little sun, a little rain
24. kesäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We've had a fairly rainy week, but still managed to make it to the lake every day but one, with lots of monopoly, America's Got Talent, hide and seek, and Musicaly in between.
The kids all triedLue lisää
Day with Family
25. kesäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Spent the afternoon with the Smith and Penny families at Coolidge Park, got Clumpies ice cream, walked across the river bridge, and ate hot dogs at the park (cold, as Anna had a little trouble withLue lisää
Chattanooga Choo Choo
25. kesäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Sad to say goodbye to Big Canoe, but fun afternoon seeing family and touring Chattanooga.
Riding the carousel at Coolidge Park.
Nashville Adventure Science Center
26. kesäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Just 1 day in Nashville, but we made the most of it. Dropped Buddy off for a sleepover and bath, then went to the Adventure Science Center for a few hours before we could check into our awesome (free)Lue lisää
A Little Honky Tonk
26. kesäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
A little hotel reception with live music, A drink on Honky Tonk Row with more music, a little walk on the Country Music Walk of Fame, and a walk down by the river.
Mel's Crabbie Mule
26. kesäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Drinking Mel's Crabbie Mules (and root beer) at Mellow Mushroom on Honky Tonk Row, listening to the band sing Your Lips Taste Like Sangria, Burritos, Doritos, and Quesadillas...I think the band isLue lisää
Good Southern Food and Music
26. kesäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
After touring the town a bit, we headed to Pucketts Grocery 5th and Church for some delicious southern food, fried pickles, sausage and cheese on crackers, piggy mac, whiskey salmon, and some liveLue lisää
Parthenon
27. kesäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Ever since seeing Percy Jackson, Cole's been wanting to go see the Parthenon, so we made a short stop there this morning. It was way more massive than I expected. Cole has learned so much about GreekLue lisää
On the Road Again
27. kesäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Picked up a good smelling Buddy and headed back on the road for Arkansas.
Buffalo River, AR
28. kesäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Camping at Buffalo River in Arkansas, pretty much have our stretch of the river to ourselves. It's so beautiful and the boys are having so much fun swimming, fishing, and catching tadpoles andLue lisää
Our Own Private Swimming Hole
29. kesäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
More beautiful shots from our own private swimming hole. We had a great time just chilling, swimming, trying to catch fish, catching crawfish, playing with rocks, drinking wine, celebrating ourLue lisää
Fishing and Cherry Pies
29. kesäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
While the boys didn't catch dinner, Cole did use his Scout skills to make (with Mel) a box Dutch oven to bake cherry pies for dessert! A storm came in early and we got rained out early this morning,Lue lisää
Amarillo
30. kesäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Couldn't avoid TX entirely, but just a quick night here.
Long driving days so the boys are getting creative with their Buddy games.
Winslow, AZ
1. heinäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
Well, we're standin on the corner in Winslow, Arizona and such a fine sight to see...take it easy, take it easy (ok, well actually we just drove through, but we did sing the song!
Grand Canyon
2. heinäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
All we can say is wow...amazing!
After our longest drive yet, we spent the night at the Drury in Flagstaff, free drinks and dinner, woohoo!
The next morning we drove to the park and dropped BuddyLue lisää
More Awe Inspiring Views
2. heinäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
The boys learned all about the Grand Canyon and its history and we're sworn in as Junior Park Rangers. They also put their first stamps in their National Park passport books.
Buddy Sees the Grand Canyon Too
2. heinäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Our trip wouldn't be complete without giving Buddy a chance to see the Grand Canyon too!
Get Your Kicks...On Route...66
2. heinäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 29 °C
Sweet! Picked the right little town on Route 66 to stay at tonight...I am getting my kicks on Route 66:)
California or Bust
3. heinäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
After a loooooong drive through nothing but dessert, and 40+ paper airplanes, we finally reached our first long-term destination, San Diego! So great to see our family here again. Looking forward toLue lisää
Happy 4th of July
4. heinäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Fun little festival at Poway Park, kids played games, rode a robbery train, and toured an old schoolhouse.
At night we went to Lake Poway and had the most wonderful Christy picnic and watchedLue lisää












































































































































































