Here are some pics from our trip to Indy and the Japanese Hibachi grill we stopped at on the way home. Lots of fun.

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Happy 4th of July

We are in the middle of Iowa were we spent the night last night. Got a late start since the car was still not ready from the body shop. But all is well now since we are on the road and should arrive in Indy late this afternoon. I think I counted 186.4, "how many minutes until we're there". Yes, I was ready to scream or heavily drug the child but I resisted. I tend to be the driver so I can avoid all the request, referring for wrestling matches and just zone out at the wheel. Rock doesn't seem to mind so it works out well. I also have a hard time relaxing since Rock sleeps best behind the wheel. scary
Rock and the kids are at the pool while I catch a quick blog moment and then it is back to the open road and 'another tank of freedom.'
These are some freedoms I am thankful for...
the ability to worship how I choose, being able to have any job that suits me and choosing my own healthcare, the blessing of sending my kids to any school and educating them how we see fit. And if I want to be a crazy, wacked out live-in-the-hills all natural hippy ~I can (I think I will be saving that option for later). My granddaddy fought in one of the world wars and for that I am thankful. My list is longer but the troops are back and it's time to hit the road.
Many blessings to you and your family as we celebrate our priceless freedoms.

Do you have those days when you feel like this. You just want your mom to to give you a big kiss on the head letting you know that all is right with the world. I feel like this lately. Yes, it is 5 am and I am blogging. I woke up with heartburn and then began to think about all the stuff I need to do to get ready to leave. We head for Indy tomorrow evening.

Why do I struggle with the anxiety related to travel? I know it is really not that big of a deal but still I get all worked up about it. Oh...to be a kid again and just hop in the car ready to go. Find that spot in the back window (days before seat belts) and hunker down for the long haul. I never appreciated my parents enough, do any of us when we are kids. Not a question really.

I know I just need to make a list and then get the stuff done. It's not that hard. I'll do it and I'll get everything ready~forgetting something I am sure (that's why there's a walmart on every corner right!?) We are going to my former home for goodness sake~what's the big deal. The 16 hours on the road! Look for the mommy-van filled with kids, bags and parents and honk and wave if you pass us. We've got a "full tank of freedom" (Rock quote-not mine) and we're not stopping till we get there.

Have a great holiday everyone.