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Road trips definitely make me smile.
Road trips definitely make me smile.
Whew! After 10 days of being gone, we are finally home safe and sound. Road trips are fun, but definitely intense. Though based on the number of smiles I got from my girls while trekking along, it was definitely all worth it. There were 3 major stops on the agenda (Abernathy, San Antonio, and South Texas) and over 4,000 miles now added to our car.
We really love road trips. The thought of planning another brings a smile to my face and gets me excited! Flying with all the kids can rack up some bucks quick, so getting in the car and going is pretty much our MO. This was the first time with all 4 and it wasn't bad at all. I think the girls do really well on road trips. There were just 2 fights between the big girls, though there were several tantrums from #3. I think it's just that when it comes to nap time, Soul doesn't know what to do with herself, so she kind of combusts. And the baby, well, she did fantastic! Ben and I take turns driving, we had our special road trip playlist, so we did a whole lot of singing and I did a whole lot of dancing. Not to mention, I just love seeing all the different terrains we pass and simply admiring how beautiful nature is. All of these things combined make for lots of good memories and lots of smiles.
So tell me, what has been making you smile lately?
Beautiful pictures! The dress from you're girl is so cute!
ReplyDeletewhat a cute video!
ReplyDeletemy 12 week old baby boy makes me smile more than anything else ever.
¡Sois una familia maravillosa!
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Yay, we love road trips too. Any suggestions for road trip car activities that worked well for the girls?
ReplyDeletei just love your little family! your girls are sooo cute and you seem like such a fun loving, creative mother!
ReplyDeleteomg!!!! kill me now! this is so cute!!!! and the music is so good!
ReplyDeletehahah! what makes me smile?! rj's comment... and i'm smiling cuz you're back!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSUCH pretty pictures, ruby! so glad you guys are back! alex & i were at crossview last sunday 'cause he was preaching, and we missed the bratcher clan! let's hang once you guys are settled again - i'm finally on summer vacation!
ReplyDeletethe newest addition to our little fam makes me smile! =]
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Sounds like a great trip.
ReplyDeleteThe long, bright summer nights where I live, makes me smile. I love summer here in the north :)
Love the video! So cute!
ReplyDeleteyou guys are so cute :) i remember piling into the car with the fam - hectic times...i love that your fam is so happy to chill together!
ReplyDeletesomething that makes me smile? sunshine on a cold day :D
WHAT A CUTE VIDEO!! I am so inspired! I'm so glad you guys are back safe :) I've been loving all your road trip pictures! Very "documentary-esque " and you captured the people and places and lighting so beautifully :)
ReplyDeleteThe photography is fab! I would absolutely wear the girls dresses if they did them in adult size
ReplyDeleteThe thought of one day having a big and beautiful family! Yours seems just lovely and I know God will bless me the same one day... that brings a BIG smile to me face!
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