I know I'm a Geek

I know I'm a geek, but I re-did the layout one more time. I think I really like it this time. And I did something else super super geeky. Jason laughed at me. But I'll share it anyway.

The green states are states we're visiting, or at least driving through. Purple states are states we might visit, mostly it depends on where we decide to eat. Like for Michigan, we're camping about 5 miles away from the state border... so we'll most likely eat dinner there, just to add another state to the list! The orange states are states we won't have time to visit this trip :( unless something goes really wrong.

Anyway, off to eat lunch with family!

A New Feature

I had a request to add a Paypal donation button, so there is one now. But don't feel pressured to donate just because there's something to click!

A Change of Plans

Well, we decided to change our plans just a little bit. On day two, instead of going to Reno, we'll be going to Sacramento to visit my uncle and cousins. We haven't seen them for a while, and figured it was worth the reconfiguring! I'm getting super excited to go, but I have sooooo much to do here at home before we leave.

Since I've done most of the planning, Jason's going to help with some of the preparations. He's going to do the laundry and clean the bathroom! Yay! I'm busy indexing for Jack, and getting everything else ready.

<3 Merrilee

Still Preparing

So, I changed the layout of this blog yet again.... But this time more personalized. I'm a geek, and I know it. And I'll probably fiddle with it again before we leave, but that's just the way I am!

Also, on the right hand side under my description/bio thing, there's now something that says "Links" and has a link to my flickr photos on it. So now you can just click and go! Whee!

Today Jason and I went to the ophthalmologist to get Jason a new glasses prescription, and a pair of sunglasses. Much needed for the trip! They should be here in time, but we'll see.

We also got a nifty thing that transmits Jason's iPod to our FM radio, and it works great! After reading some reviews I wasn't sure how well it would work, but it's awesome.

<3 m

Two Weeks!

Wow, I can't believe we're leaving in two weeks. I'm so excited! I'm starting to get stuff together for in the car. I also re-did one of our reservations to make the grand canyon day a little bit shorter. Most of our driving directions are done, I just need to print them out. And I still have to buy snacks for in the car. But so far it's going good, and we're just excited it's coming up so soon!!

So much planning!

So since I've never been on a road trip before, I feel like I might be putting too much planning into this trip. From detailed driving directions and contact information for each night, I'm feeling worn out already! We have some pretty big days ahead of us. But I'm getting excited, it's only a few weeks away! If you think of something that you couldn't live without, feel free to post a note in the comments, or let me know!

Reservations

Well, our last reservation has been made! I booked a hotel for DC so we would have more time for sightseeing. It's in Arlington, and all of 2 stars! We're really classy. Just over a month before we go, and we're super excited! I have to start marking our map next, and getting out my post-it notes, so I know what exits to take and so forth. I'm thinking about putting together a binder, to keep print-outs of all our reservations and itinerary plans in. I burned my finger this morning, so I'll keep it short.

One last thing though, thank you SOOOOO much to those who have made contributions. You don't even know how much it helps us! I've been wanting to do this type of road trip for so many years, and it's going to be a reality!!!

<3 Merrilee