To the Lake!

 finally! Those first 4 hours from Portland to Richland......almost unbearable. I managed to stay awake to stop after 1 hour and have a potty break with all 4 kids in the most crowded little town and what seemed like the only bathroom in town. Lucas couldn't find a sandal and threw a monster fit on the sidewalk. I had no choice, but to make him walk barefoot to the shack eating place, use the closet size bathroom and leave. All while trying not to give up on my trip and sit down and cry. What was I thinking....traveling by myself with 4 kids?!

A couple more stops for gas and my sanity....we were just miles from the Oregon/Washington border. I was at my wits end. Ammon was screaming, kids were fighting and just plain LOUD. I finally pulled over, helped Ammo, used my best 'MOM' voice - holding back the tears that we were almost there, WORK WITH ME!!! There were no more issues for the next 60 miles. Then I was so sleepy I couldn't drive anymore. Luckily my sister, her kids and my mom were following behind me at this point. I pulled over, my mom drove, traded Aubrey for Lea and we made our way to Edna's in Davenport, WA.

 Calla, Abbey, Lea, Aubrey, Lucas

 Mom, Lizzie, Melissa (surrogate niece), Kristin, Ammo

 To the Ferry, ahhhhh, the lovely ferry ride. The part of the trip where I have a death grip on my kids and envision the worst possible outcome as they look over the edge to get a 'better' look at the water.

My niece Ashley waiting to get out of the van and enjoy the ferry ride.

  A group shot with whomever we know on the ferry - family or family friends - memories in the making.

Steve (& Taylee), Mom, Shay, Lucas, Ashley, Abbey, Calla, Aubrey, Lea, Ammo, Lizzie, Tanner, Melissa and Brianna

 Your best CRAZY face - apparently Ammon's is actually looking at the camera instead.
My mom taking a picture of the picture takers - Rozann, Kristin and I.

 AZ cousins

 A beautiful sunset ride across the Columbia River

Proof I was there and made it. :)

Gosh we love Aubrey! And my mom for driving - I was exhausted.