Tom & Brenda's Family Journal

We arrived at Jen's home about 8:30 last night. Our trip was uneventful which was wonderful because there was a snow storm kicking at our heels.  We were only about 30 minutes ahead of it.  While sitting and eating lunch near Columbus, Ohio, the waitress told us a storm was predicted to hit very soon.  Then it started snowing, so we hurried up and got going. We saw snow on the ground until we crossed into Virginia and then although it was cold, there was no white stuff.  There was also this bright, shiny object in the sky and we weren't sure what it was but I hear it is called the 'sun'. The first thing we did this morning was get all the salt and slush washed off our car.  Jen's internet has been down so Tom and I are sitting in a Moe's Southwest restaurant right now.  Tom is doing a few fix-up jobs for Jen, so we're off to the hardware store to pick up supplies. We brought Graham, Jen's cat,  back to her and there is lots of tension between Graham and ...

We are finally ready to leave.  Yesterday was non-stop.  I worked all day at Cesar E. Chavez Elementary planning writing lessons with kindergarten teachers.  Kindergarteners now write an incredible amount and it was  a good day. While I was doing that, Tom was getting the van serviced and many errands in preparation for the trip. Afterward, we visited with Mom Benedict & Tommy and Sherry and kids to say good-bye.  That is never easy and we will miss them so much. After a quick visit to my hair dresser, we met with Adam and Jen Roush who are going to be house-sitting for us for January at least. Between snow advisories and storm warnings we are trying to sneak out this morning.   Let the fun begin!

Tom & I have been home in Caledonia since September.  Now that the holidays are over and the tree is put away, we are planning a trip to Arizona. We are hoping to get on the road this weekend to arrive at our daughter, Kristen's, early next week. But on the trip west, we want to stop and see interesting places. If you have any suggestions about sights to see, please let me know.