This is awesome! I am so glad to finally be sitting down to read the blog and see the pictures. I love the video of shearing the sheep. How interesting. Great trip; great memories! Thanks for sharing! Lida
Mandy
Dear All, I have gotten two days behind - so good to catch up on your trip. It looks like so much fun - it'll take the rest of the summer to digest all you have seen! Please be careful!
Charlie Moore
Dear all: loved the videos. Sounded like the ducks were after Dodie. Shearing sheep and milking cows, maybe there is a farmer in the group.
Love to all,
Dad
Mandy
Sounds like such a fun, full day! Please be careful and hugs for everyone:)
Mary Kay Hodges
Dear Hellard family: I am so excited to "travel" with you all up the eastern seaboard! Glenn and I visited Charleston several years ago and found it to be a beautiful Southern city. Remind me to share the story of the parade we came across - one for the ages. Happy, happy travels! Love, Mary Kay
Charlie
Dear all: getting ready to take Jessie. Will ride out to Solley's. They are setting up a new crane that cost $4M and is 482' high. I hope they do not dismantle it before I can take Charlie to see it. He will love it.
Love,
Dad
Charlie
Laura: Loved the picture of Dodie. Captain Marvel glasses and all.
Looking forward to seeing yoy all soon.
Love,
Dad
Lida Orr
Laura, Dodie, Eleanor and Charlie! What a fun trip! I LOVE this website and tracking your progress in real time! So glad you all are having a blast and enjoying your precious time together! Drive safely, and remember to leave navigation duties to Dodie! We miss you! love, Lida
Laura Hellard
Mary Kay, Thank you so much for your messages! We are having a fabulous time! We cannot begin to tell you how much we have enjoyed your snacks! After the cost of Denny's yesterday, I said it was going to be a Mrs. Hodges breakfast and so it was! We have been so thankful for your wonderful bag of snacks! It been sustaining! We are so thankful for you!
Mary Kay Hodges
Greetings from Alabama! I absolutely love looking at all the pictures! The peguin looked like he was carrying on a conversation with you all. When you see such amazing sights as Niagara Falls, you can't help but be reminded of what an awesome God we worship - to think He created this magnificent sight! I'm thinking Charlie and Eleanor could make those sandals a new fashion trend at DHCA. Happy, happy trails (and toes!) to you all! Hugs and kisses and love to you all! Mary Kay Hodges
Charlie
Greetings: Was glad to have the opportunity to talk to you and know that the trip is going well. We are heading back to home tomorrow early. Will be glad to get back. Will look forward to receiving your messages and updates on this site.
Love,
Dad
Mary Kay Hodges
Hello Hellard clan! I wish I was there! As many times as I've been to Niagara Falls, I never knew it was the oldest state park in our country. Everyone looks so happy! May God continue to bless your travels! I can't wait to hear all the stories... Love to you all! Mary Kay Hodges