Aleika catching a snooze while the seat is empty.

Mac Wondering what I'm doing!

John and Aleika just hanging out

Hello Iowa!

Everyone hanging in the car! You know how on those reality TV shows the camera becomes entertainment That has happened to us. My camera has been used to take all kinds of pics that are no good for anything but deleting I wonder if my card can get warn out?!?!?!

We are in Vallyview, Alberta. We where blown in with a snowstorm that lasted thirty minuets and then after we got to our motel then it quit, but it didn't help the roads any.

Our good friend Audrey gave us a book before we left full of goodies for us to do each day we are on our trip. One day had a CD to listen to and today we had a scavenger hunt that we still need to finish (see later comment). Thank you Audrey for the Boredom Book, but really 27 American flags for a scavenger hunt???? WE ARE IN CANADA!!!! OH the Tickle Tickle song!!! when Sara isn't singing it I have it stuck in my head, my ipod has no affect over it's dark magic. Your Boredom Busters are a blast and have given us many hours of FUN and we appreciate all the time and consideration that you and Julia put into it.THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!!! I have many reminders to "Do the Book in the morning." Everyone can't wait to do the book. We even had Dad dancing in the drivers seat on one of your songs!

We should see some mountains tomorrow. Sarah is excited because she has never seen a mountain before, and see keeps asking if every large hill we climb or pass is a mountain, or she's asking "Are we there yet?" Today she brought up an interesting point. If we walked to Alaska it would take more than a hundred days. I'm not sure how long it would take to walk but I know that Driving takes long enough. (And I wanted to fly...)

The dogs are taking this better than I thought that they would! Aleika takes out her energy on her KONG, and Mac... I'm not sure if Mac has any energy. Those of you who know our pet rug know what I'm talking about.