Jaci Dawn

Today was the day.

There were hugs and more hugs.

Eliran wore his bear jammies, Guess he was getting in the mood for Alaska.

Javan spent some time saying good-bye to the zebra toy. Grandma brought the zebra back to her house where she’ll have to find a box to ship it to Alaska. It didn’t make the cut for what fit into the trailer.

Bob didn’t make the cut, either. Zephan was quite upset that Bob wasn’t going to Alaska with him. Bob was his first birthday present from Poppa. We promised we would find a way to ship Bob north.

Until then, Bob is sitting in the loft and making Grandma sad.

Best friends!

Carson (same age as Javan) came to say good-bye to his friends.

I didn’t take a photo of the Expedition and the trailer. By the time we got to that point in our good-byes, I was an emotional mess. I’m very excited to see the kids off on their Adventure (in an Expedition, no less!) but it sure was hard to say good-bye.

I won’t be posting grandson photos nearly as often.

But there is good news on the horizon: in less than two months, my first granddaughter will be here.

And we are planning on a drive to Colorado to see her this summer.

Just one question: why did my kids decide to live so far apart? Alaska isn’t on the way to Colorado.

I asked Zephan about the drive to Alaska. He said it was going to take five days and he was ready to sit in his car seat for five days. He’s very brave.

I’m not so sure his brothers share his enthusiasm. In fact, right about now, I bet he thinks five days is five days too much.

Drive careful, Guys! And call when you get to Homer!

Love, Grandma.