Over 2,000 kms later, we have arrived in Redding, Ca. at Dave and Maryann Harper's family home, which has palm trees in the yard! We are here until Monday morning when we will head on down the road through California, Arizona and Texas before crossing the border into Mexico.
Crossing the border into the US was fairly hitch less. We were pulled over on account of a small box of manderines. Once inside the building, Cole reacted to the intimidating environment and pitched a record fit like even I haven't seen in years! There was flailing and screaming that disrupted the entire office! As I observed his display, I realized that it was a blessing in disguise. The border guard quickly went over the produce regulations with Steve and after throwing out the oranges and dumping the dog food, they sent us on our way as quickly as they could! Hooray, Cole!
Once across the border, we enjoyed the American scenery as we drove through the countryside on our way to the I5. It was dark by the time we reached Seattle and the kids squealed and exclaimed at all the sights!
I brought along Cole's weekly schedule off our fridge, so I wrote him a brief schedule for the day. I wrote, ride in the van, eat dinner, meet new friends, sleep at friend's house.
Our final destination on the 4th was Battle Ground, Wa., the home of Tom and Rhoda Hilman. The yard was packed with the vehicles of all the family that had come to greet us when we we arrived. Hugs all around and hours of good fellowship. The first thing Cole did was run to their fridge and put his schedule on it before finding half a bottle of root beer inside it and pour himself a glass!
Redding weather has been fantastic! The first morning here, Zeke woke me up with, "Mom! They have a pool! And palm trees!" Though Californians wouldn't dream of swimming at this time, my kids have all been in the pool several times. Before we hit the road, I will have to repack our travel suitcase with shorts and sandals and put away the sweaters! It is supposed to be 70 degrees here today. I don't know how to convert that into Canadian temperature, but I know that it feels like summer out there!
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I remember you (Katie) and your siblings swimming in Uncle Dick's and Aunt Barbara's pool in March when you were kids. Nobody else was swimming at the time until cousin Matt joined you. Take lots of photos. The 12 gauge blew BooBoo on his butt today. His first experience with a gun...great fun!
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