Update on our Roadtrip:

Well I'm sorry to say the our entire trip down was kind of uneventful... I think I was expecting the worse  at the beginning and all I have to report was that little E was an angel.  Doesn't make for a good first roadtrip story huh? (I guess there is always going home...just wait you say.) And I'm sure there were some of you that were hoping that I was to have an epic motherhood meltdown... very sorry to disappoint.  :)

We only had two blowouts and they were towards the end and really weren't that bad.  Probably because daddy changed them.  Heehee.  The last 20 minutes her agitation rose from 0 to 10 from being in the car seat for  that long, but such is expected and was quickly remedied with a couple storybooks.  Love me some Ping Pong Pig.

Tomorrow we go home and what a nice little trip it's been.  To me, it's so strange saying that the funeral was beautiful, but it was.  Death is such a difficult event to deal with, but with the gospel of Jesus Christ,  (learn more here)  it is and will always be comforting to know that we will see our grandpa Wilson again.

We know that he was present as the dedicatory prayer was being spoken at the gravesite.  A single small white butterfly floated about us all as to say ' I'm alright ' and immediately warmed our hearts with his presence.   I am grateful for the gospel in my life.  I have a testimony that families can be together forever. What a simple and comforting thought as we go throughout the darks times we face.

Until next time... Have a {trulie-scrumptious} day!

Love.

Ashlie

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I'm trying out blogging from my phone while I am away from my computer this weekend. I hope it works :)

Road trip: hour one

So far so good. The little one hasn't made a peep. Nap time is drawing near so we'll see how well she does. 

Thanks SO much for all those tips! We were fortunate enough to rent a car for pretty cheap. My car is on it's last leg and the hubbys' is too small to fit all the "stuff" in it.

I sure hope I did a good job packing....guess we'll find out soon enough-right?

 I'll keep you all posted on how everything goes. I *might* have chance to see Roz on our way home.  Wouldn't that be the coolest?!  SUPER cool. (ps is it still cool to say 'cool'? ...I have NO idea : /...)

Will update more in a couple hours as operation roadtrip continues- love ashlie :)

Calling all MOMS!!

Hello!

It's me-Ashlie...

and

I. am. nervous.

My husband and I are about to embark on our first road trip with little E (make that screaming E at the moment... it's bed time-need I say more?).   We weren't planning on going on any trips for a couple more months, but unfortunately my husbands' grandfather passed away this morning.  :(  He was such a great man.  I feel so bad that he didn't get a chance to meet his great-granddaughter, but I know she will be able to feel his spirit and he will always be with us in our hearts. 

I hope that he will be with us for this road trip.  It isn't just a few hours' drive; it's going to be about a 9 hour trek.  (gulp.)    I need all you professional moms out there to give me some advice as to what and how I should pack.  I realize with a baby you will pretty much need everything but the kitchen sink, but I need to know what's essential, but be mindful of space- we won't have a ton in our little car.

 I need advise on what will save me from a...

total mommy nightmare breakdown 

What? 

With this face...?  

I know right.  So hard to even think about getting mad with chubby cheeks like those, but I'm familiar with Murphy's law and it's better to be prepared than to end up like this at the side of the freeway:

I will luckily have my loving brother-in-law in the back seat with her (-that is until she has a HUGE blowout... ).  I've got a couple days to get things together so any helpful hints will be, well helpful.

And snacks!!  (heheh-maybe I'll share)  I'm not the biggest fan of fast food.  Greasy doesn't do well for Miss E's tummy and being out on the road and all...  just sayin'.