Day 12 - The end is here.
We were up early, loaded up the car, took quick showers (yes, I required a campground with a shower for the family before our long drive home) and headed toward Jackson, WY in search of breakfast. Two hours later, we found a small deli with breakfast burritos and sandwiches. It was perfect.
Six hours after we departed our campsite, we hit Rock Springs, WY. At this time, when the golden arches were all that we could see for a quick lunch, we realized that we hadn't eaten at McDonald's once this trip. On Day 0, we feared that McDonald's may be a staple for the driving days, but we had managed to avoid it. As a special treat to our backseat angels, we treated them to every kids dream, the golden arches.
Yes, we fed our kids McDonald's and they watched copious amounts of DVD's. It's the last day of the road trip and they had been saints. They earned every single bit of these guilty pleasures.
While the boys rested easy in the backseat, Daddy scraped off a few of the Wyoming bugs.
Even Mommy took part in some guilty pleasure. Really, there is nothing like a Coke from McDonalds. They do have that going for them.
Plus, the cup said "Relax. Take time for yourself."
Who was I to argue?
Keith scrubbed on.
We had a fantastic vacation and we truly enjoyed every minute of it. It was a vacation like no other, for us. Typically, we jump on a flight to get to where we're going, vacation for a few days and then head home to jump back into the work and school routine. This time, it was so enjoyable to spend so much great time with our Ham Fam as well as our extended family along the way.
Plus, another family member hit a very momentous mark in her life. The BMW rolled 100,000 miles. We LOVE driving this car. We continually discuss how we would like something with a bit more room for additional passengers, but there really is nothing like the Ultimate Driving Machine.
Besides, she's been good to us for so many miles.
Our 12 Day Road Trip ended with 12 hours in the car.
It was a LONG day, but we made it home safe, sound and day dreaming of our tempur pedic.
We loved spending so much quality time together. Like all vacations, we really came together as a family and tightened the bonds that we have. Annual vacations with just the Ham Fam is a high priority for us. At home, we are constantly busy with work, school, friends and fun. We love it, but we love our time as a Ham Fam too. This years vacation was a bit different as it was sprinkled with many other people in between, but we had plenty of Ham Fam time to meet our needs as well.
Until next year... where oh where will the Ham Fam go?
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