So, welcome to our blog for Holly and my trip to Austin, Texas the end of August. We have promised to keep it clean.

The mother's view of the upcoming trip: looking forward to seeing other parts of the US not seen before, looking forward to spending time with Holly, not so sure about the temperature in Texas end of August and the worry of weather related events that might occur. However looking on the bright side; Thelma and Louise look out!

We have mapped out the route, I have the "Trip-Tik", we have a million maps, travel books and are contacting people we plan to see along the way. I have started the "Mom" box O stuff, (bandaids, TUMS, etc), and have begun purchasing a few things food wise to have with us. The car is going in the shop to make it road travel ready and Steve will be reviewing the plan. So of course things are approaching readiness.

There will be corny pictures so keep posted- I have to find an old one to add for starters and become more comfortable with adding my two cents. So the countdown is on and we plan to have fun!!  Or at least many stories to share!