We’re off…

by Christine - From Dates to Diapers on September 27, 2008

Thanks to everyone who took the time to leave a comment, email or tweet me with ideas for keeping the kiddos busy on our long trip down south. We’re set!

San Diego, here we come!



Here is what we have on the agenda:

  • After 4 hours in the car, we’ll stop tonight at Grandpa and Grandma’s. Then, church and lunch with them tomorrow.
  • After driving another 235 miles, tomorrow, we’ll arrive at our final destination.
  • Our very first visit to LegoLand and the Sea Life Aquarium will be on Monday. I think I’m about as excited as the kiddos!
  • We’ll spend some time at the beach and Balboa Park. The ocean is my absolute favorite place to be, even if it is a whole lot of work with little ones! And, of course the Park is amazing!
  • There will be a fun day at the San Diego ZooAnother favorite destination. Hey, every day in October kids under 11 are free Wanna meet us there?
  • We get to visit with some old friends, and meet some Twitter pals and Bloggin’ buddies. You know we can’t wait to see you, Julia! Oh, and Jen, Sugar, and Tonya – thrilled to get to meet you!
  • Hopefully we can enjoy some R and R… Well, as much as is possible with six kiddos around.
  • Then another stop at Grandpa and Grandma’s on the way back.

Sounds like quite a bit to cram in to one week, doesn’t it? Oh, but it will all be so much fun!

I will try to post a picture here and there while we are gone, but I will be sure to take lots of pictures and video to bombard you with upon our return.

I do have lots of great guests lined up for all of next week, so don’t be a stranger around here…. Please be sure to give my wonderful guests some comment love, and make them feel welcome, would you?

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San Diego, or bust!

by Christine - From Dates to Diapers on September 26, 2008

It seems that the cares of a busy life have weighed us down, and sapped our energy. It’s time for a much-needed vacation. Space and distance from the every day activities and responsibilities of home life is what we need. So…

Tomorrow we set forth on a 535 mile road trip. A journey down through the Golden State. We will begin in our driveway and end in San Diego, with a stop at Grandpa and Grandma’s house in the valley. Yes, all of this with 6 kids in tow. Pray for us.

We’ve made this trip before, but it’s always a bit daunting to think about doing it again. I still have so much to wash, pack, and load, that I don’t know how we can possibly be ready to leave tomorrow. Let alone that we will survive the long hours stuck in the car…

You can bet we’re loading up with DVDs, DS Lites, Leapster IIs, and plenty of books, to keep the kiddos occupied for 4 hours at a time. What would you recommend we take along?

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