TOP 10 Surivial Tips

Headed on our 2200 mile road trip across country-

a Mom, a Dad, 2 kids, and a dog all piled into a Subaru Outback with a roof rack.

California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and

TEXAS

me driving in the middle of no where!

Ryan taking a driving break. Thanks babe for driving 95% of the time!

Sticker books- oh how we love you!

"I have had enough of the car!"

Top 10 Survival Tips when traveling with young children:

When traveling with young children in the car for hours remember:
(no particular order)

10. Pack summer AND winter hats. Mittens are also a good idea

9. 1-800 phone number for Pet friendly accommodations

8. Books on tape for the kids

7. GPS (ours is named Veronica)

6. pack lots of snacks

5. Watch your gas gauge; you never know you when you will see a gas station or food again

4. Items that open and close (sun glass case, make up bag, plastic eggs, Tupperware)

3. Large plastic Easter egg for hiding treats in

2. Roof rack

1. Cheetos

A lovely time in the Grand Canyon. In our 2 1/2 days there we had snow, wind, rain, AND blue skies as we left. We will have to go back when it is warmer and really appreciate its beauty. Texas here we come!