Getting Ready For The Trip

Jaimee, Sidney and I are getting ready for our annual pilgrimage north to Twin Falls, ID for another Christmas celebration.

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This is my favorite trip of the year.

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A few years back we decided to not fight the airports, connections and little Billy in the seat behind me kicking my seat and puking on himself ("You are being so brave Billy, I am so proud of you..." yea, it takes a ton of fortitude to scream for your PSP and whine about your snack pack) and make the trip via the open road.

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The actual door to door travel time from our house in AZ to her parents in ID is about the same as flying. The best part however is we are in control of our own travel experience. From what we watch on the DVD or listen to, to bathroom and eating breaks or just stops to let the dog out and stretch her legs. It's nice and welcomed alone time that we rarely have during the rest of the year and I love it.

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We get to see her parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and everyone else over the four days. The week is filled with tons of eating, drinking, playing games, short stories and long laughs.

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The chill in the air (yes, those are highs in the 20's) and snow on the ground really make it feel like Christmas and it looks like we may even have a white one this year.

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It's a great tradition and one I truly look forward to every year.

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With all that said, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and the best of everything life has to offer!