Kentucky Visit June 19-23

The 7 hour drive to Kentucky was going great... even Simon was cooperating; though not nearly as sleepy as we'd have hoped, he wasn't screaming. Then the deer changed everything. Our 11 year old honda took the hit like a champ, we didn't swerve or hit the semis that were all around - just that deer. The deer died but all else were safe and sound, though the nervously awaited screaming from Simon did happen. Who can blame the kid though? I wanted to scream, too. Luckily a volunteer fireman stopped right away and called the deputy out to meet us. Even though the hood was crunched the car still managed to make it to the truck stop about 2 miles further down the road - with it's first police escort. Mom met us at the truck stop, we moved all bags and belongings and very, very tired one-year-olds into her car, and Alan took Honda and the lead while we tried to get the Honda closer to Mom's house. The honda drove great and did not overheat on it's 30 minute trip to The Body Shop in Versailles, KY. We were all happy to be home around midnight (original estimated arrival was around 9:30 or 10).

The trip got much better after that. Grandma Patty was prepared with a swing, a kid sized chair, high char, SO MUCH FOOD and a little pool for Simon to play in. She even banned the dogs from the house for a few days and cleaned like crazy so Alan stayed there with no allergy issues!

We spent the trip eating lots of great food (yummy garlic bread) and playing in the pool with the baby. We introduced Simon to cats and horses and he met more dogs. There were so many birds and trees and new sounds that Simon was wide eyed most of the time.

We rented a car for the ride home. Thankfully that ride was uneventful. (And because I posted this so late, I can tell you that Wonderful Nanny Jenn picked up the car the weekend after 4th of July.)

Story in picture form after the jump.

Drive started great.

Then we read books!

Stopped at Steak&Shake...

Straightened up a bit, these chairs should be pushed in!

Checked on the comfort of the booths.

All done with the drive. Luckily he fell asleep shortly after this.

Unluckily around here a deer decided to cross the street.

Poor Deer.

Poor Car.

Looking out the front door... so much grass!

Simon learned to get up and off of this little chair. He loved it

So pretty.

Tired after a long day of play. Simon had no trouble sleeping while we were there.

Cracker Barrel on the trip home