Yeah...it's July and we can almost say we've been on the road 2 weeks. Tomorrow will mark the 2 week point of our journey. We still look at each other some days and think what in the world are we doing. This is certainly one of the most interesting things we've ever done as a family. It is hard to describe. Although it is a vacation, because it's a detour from our normal way of life, it doesn't feel like a vacation. That's good in a lot of ways. For me, vacations often bring just as much stress as they do pleasure. There is so much involved in going on an extended vacation, the packing, planning, hotels, eating out. I guess because we have the RV with all of our necessary belongings, food, a place to always sleep, some luxuries of home...it's not as stressful as being away from home as I thought it would be. Like I said, it's hard to explain, but it really just feels like we are living on the road and home is with us. What has also been a blessing is getting to see so many friends and family along the way of this journey, and we aren't done yet. I truly think that is what is making this whole trip so enjoyable. The places are beautiful and breathtaking, but the people are heart filling.
On Sunday, Jim and Elizabeth came and picked us up for church so we wouldn't lose our prime spot on Ventura Beach. It was so nice to be in a real car and get away from the RV for the day. We went to lunch on the Wharf in Santa Barabara with them after church and then off to their condo so the girls could swim. We had a lovely dinner on the patio...kabobs, corn on the cob, potato salad and peach cobbler for dessert. It was a wonderful day, which ended with the susnset on Ventura Beach and a game of Techopoly.
On Monday, we left Ventura Beach early and headed to LAX to pick up Keegan's favorite people, my parents. We had to make a stop along the way to do a little work on the RV because the toilet was clogged. Okay people, that toilet is my least favorite part of the RV. It's just not an enjoyable toilet to use and the odor is unpleasant. It's the odor of the cleaning solution that I don't like because it reminds me of porta potties. Just being real here, I'm hoping we can figure something out to make it a more pleasant experience. Anyways, we made it to the airport with enough time to pick up some In-N-Out burgers for everyone.
Keegan was beyond thrilled to find her MawMaw and Bobble standing at the door when I opened it at the airport. She hasn't left their side since and I've been demoted to just another person in the RV. She rides with them, sleeps with them and of course, walks with them. First stop was Hollywood Blvd. for some Ghiradelli ice cream and looking at the stars on the walk of fame. We had a fun time before getting on the road. Our first day together was a long day of travelling from LA to Oakhurst, CA. We had to break them into RV living and riding. We arrived at Joe's cousin Cari's house around 6:30. We had a great dinner with them, catching up. Cari and John have 4 children and our kids all get along great. It's so nice to be with family and we are so thankful for the time we are getting to spend with them. I'll recap July 3rd in my next post in a few minutes!
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