Today and next week.

We made it through the day!

I felt very happy today when I went to pick up the boys. I walked over to get Thomas and found him in the corner. He then looked up at me, his lip started to quiver, and huge tears developed in his eyes. He ran over to give me a hug, which then started the water works with me. Fortunately, I was wearing sunglasses. We gave Miss K a final hug and rounded the corner to get Matthew.

I found him standing near his teacher with tears streaming down his face. His teacher was crying as well. I will miss Matthew's teacher so much. She has become a dear friend. I have been blessed to become good friends with two of Matthew's teachers! We got in the car, and I told the boys they had a few minutes to be sad and miss their teachers and classes. Then, we needed to get excited about our trip, summertime, and being one year older! This seemed to work, and we are all happy again.

Our trip is less than two days away! I will be busy packing tomorrow, but I will give a brief itenerary so you will know where to specifically pray that we don't get a flat tire! :)

Sunday:
Waco to Colorado.
On the way, I hope to see a very dear friend from childhood! So thrilled!

Monday:
Spend time in Colorado Springs.
Head to Denver where I also hope to see a dear friend. Dear friends 1 and 2 were two of my favorite people from growing up days. So many wonderful memories, the three of us together!
Make our way to mid Wyoming.

Tuesday:
See Devils Tower
Dip into Montana
Mt. Rushmore

Wednesday:
Crazy Horse monument (anyone see this on the Today show last week?)
Start heading south
See Chimney Rock

spend the remainder of Wednesday and Thursday to get home.

Of course, plans can change, but after working on this for the past month, I am fairly confident that this will be a great trip!

Look for a new post next Friday!