Each trip we took was a unique family adventure and it was fascinating to observe the kids as they became older with each trip and how their perspectives matured as they saw more and more of the world in all its glory. We invite you to share in our experiences.
Our Trip Destinations!
Japan (2000)
Plain & Western US (2000)
Heartland & Southern US (2001)
Europe (2001)
Great Lakes & Eastern US (2002)
Alaska & Northwestern US (2002)
Mexico (2003)
Hawaii & California (2003)
Asia & Australia (2003)
Greece & Africa (2004)
Japan & China (2005)
S. America & Antarctica (2005)
US Driving Map - Click to view enlarged
US Driving map
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Travel Episodes

Jody's Overview
(Heartland & Southern US)

Our first tourist stop was at the Oklahoma City National Memorial where on April 19, 1995 the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building was destroyed in the largest terrorist attack in U.S. history...
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Jon’s 911 Call
Jon started a ten day prescription for an illness on the day we left on this road trip and he felt as long as I drove the first day the medicine would kick in and he would be well enough to drive after that and we wouldn’t have to cancel our vacation...
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Home > Heartland & Southern US (2001)
Heartland & Southern US (2001)
For spring break 2001 we left on a two week driving trip south to Texas then along the gulf coast to Florida and back up the heartland visiting a total of 16 states. It was great enjoying New Orleans food and music, relaxing on Florida’s beaches, pausing at the Oklahoma City memorial, and introducing the kids to Graceland and the music of Elvis Presley.
Heartland
Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, & Oklahoma featuring the Oklahoma City Memorial...
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Gulf Coast states
Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, & Florida featuring Johnson Space Center...
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Southeastern states
Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, & Arkansas featuring the Smokey Mountains and Graceland...
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St. Louis to home
Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, & Minnesota featuring the Gateway Arch...
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