And we're off...
18. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 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. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
First stop, Big Canoe, GA, with the cousins.
Fun at the lake with cousins!
21. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ 🌫 23 °C
Love Big Canoe!
23. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Setting a lake record.
Fun on the slide
23. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
A little sun, a little rain
24. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 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 triedLes mer
Day with Family
25. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 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 withLes mer
Chattanooga Choo Choo
25. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 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. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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)Les mer
A Little Honky Tonk
26. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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 isLes mer
Good Southern Food and Music
26. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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 liveLes mer
Parthenon
27. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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 GreekLes mer
On the Road Again
27. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Picked up a good smelling Buddy and headed back on the road for Arkansas.
Buffalo River, AR
28. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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 andLes mer
Our Own Private Swimming Hole
29. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 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 ourLes mer
Fishing and Cherry Pies
29. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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,Les mer
Amarillo
30. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 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. juli 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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. juli 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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 BuddyLes mer
More Awe Inspiring Views
2. juli 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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. juli 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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. juli 2017, Forente stater ⋅ 🌙 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. juli 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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 toLes mer
Happy 4th of July
4. juli 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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 watchedLes mer












































































































































































