Flashback - 3 Years Ago

Rest area break - they were so small!

Facebook reminded me that three years ago this last week, we said goodbye to our life in Virginia and started our drive to Oregon. I enjoyed looking at the pictures that I had posted during that drive. Meli was so small, not quite 2 and Colin was 5. I remember being nervous about the drive because Meli hated being in the car. Anything that restricted her was not cool. That is why I opted out of flying with just her. I knew it would only be one day, but man I could not imagine her in such a restricted place like a plane. Colin was a great flyer at 2, but I was fairly certain Meli would not be the same. 

Colin was set

Surprisingly, she did fantastic in the car. We had a few tricks up our sleeve. Like each day she had something new like a book, coloring book, or toy to entertain her. We also bought a DVD player for the car. We were not big on the idea of that but for long trips such a lifesaver. 

Sleepy Mae

I cannot believe that is has already been three years! A lot has happened in that time. I am so glad for our move and I think it was the right choice, but I really do miss the east coast too. 

Continental breakfast are wonderful!

I think this is Wyoming. 

Meli loved the hotel rooms!