Last week Parker met his Great Grandparent's in Northern California. We were anxious prior to the trip because we decided to drive and were unsure how he would do in the car. Much to our relief he slept most the way and we made pretty good time, even with all the feeding stops.
The trip down was smooth, however when it was time to return home, mother nature had other plans. We had the joy of driving through what the local weather stations are calling the "Arctic Blast" of '08. The photo below is what the roads were like from Redding to Portland (about 300 miles).
The trip down was smooth, however when it was time to return home, mother nature had other plans. We had the joy of driving through what the local weather stations are calling the "Arctic Blast" of '08. The photo below is what the roads were like from Redding to Portland (about 300 miles).
Part way through the drive on the first day, the freeway was so snowy/icy in Yreka they had to shut it down. As fortune would have it, there was a brand new Holiday Inn Express with vacant rooms on the very exit we were forced to take. By the way, Casa Ramos mexican restaurant in Yreka is great!
Here's Parker hanging out in the hotel room. We have to put bibs on him now because there is a constant fountain of slobber flowing from his mouth (we think he's teething). The next day the roads were open, although still covered with snow, and we were able to make it home.
The next day the "Deep Freeze" was still in effect and we were treated to 8 inches of fresh snow. We bundled Parker up and took him out for some fun.
Our little Snow Angel.
7 comments:
WOW! What a trip! Parker is sooo cute! I am so thankful you made it back safely! Great job Adam for driving through the snow for 300 miles!
WOW! Sounds like quite an adventure! Glad you guys made it back safely. Parker is such a cutie! I second that Kimmie...Great job Adam driving on those roads in those conditions!!
could you guys be any cuter as the winter/snow family... so Christmasy! That looked like it was a fun advendture of road tripping & seeing family. Hey thanks for your message no worries I knew you guys were traveling I just couldn't remember when. Miss you and I hope you guys have a fantastic Christmas! We'll chat soon, K? Love ya!!
btw...I noticed you had some descent looking jackets...what is the story with that?
Hi guys!!!! How are you? Parker is so cute! We miss you!! Merry Christmas! Love always,
Julie and Christopher xoxo
We can't wait to see that cute baby snow angel here in California! We missed you at Christmas. What a beautiful family you three make.
Thanks for adding the missing "n" haha!
Miss you all.
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