I have Jenny-Lynn to thank for giving me the inspiration and courage to fill my trusty Suburban with little people (and a puppy) and hit the road. I figured if she could fill Vandalf the Grey with her four little ladies and drive half-way across the country, then Night Fury and I could do it too.

I was anxious to get back to Lisa's and get my eyes on her (and fill her up with good food), but I was also kind of weary of leaving my people behind. Add to that GaGa and Grandpa's love of having some kids to spoil for a little while at their own house and we were Florida bound!

Thanks to some awesome kids who travel well, a puppy who travels amazingly well and a few Starbucks stops, we made it in excellent time. Travis, Sam and Ben stayed at GaGa and Grandpa's for the week while Caroline, Jack and Eli went on to Palm Bay to nurse Aunt La back to health. Jimmy joined us later in the week where were able to celebrate July 4th together, spend a couple of days with the Kyker clan and then enjoy the Starbuck's filled ride home together.