Weather: 80 and sunnyLocation: Madison to Wisconsin DellsHighlights: Water park thrills, great weather, getting really wetLowlights: Kids bickering#of Swearwords: 1 (from fear on anaconda) People we met: Maria (reception at hotel), Girl from Greenbay going to College this year in Marquette (why??) and Katie (a 12 year old girl from Illinois who road a ride with us).Activities: Jetboat ride thru the Dells and Noah's Ark WaterparkH...

Weather: 75*Location: On the Road To ChicagoHighlights: Left before noon. No fighting in car so far.Lowlights: Left the doggies at home. Thanks mom and dad. Left butterflies. Thanks Angela. Hole in tire?#of Swearwords: 1 before we leftPeople we met:Activities: Pack, drive, drive, drive.Hotel: Courtyard Marriott Downtown/RiverFunnies:Teeth lost (by nature or otherwise): 1 (Ben)We have loaded up the car with room to spare. Anxiety and excitement ha...

4000 miles in a car with three kids may seem daunting but with a little planning and prepping, it can be a fun trip. I've spent the last week finalizing and confirming hotels and activities.  11 hotels/accommodations on the itinerary. I've confirmed them, checked their parking situation and whether they have breakfast in the morning. Saves money and time trying to find a restaurant in a strange city. I bring cereal and rice milk (no refrigeration) if we...

By George, I think I've got it! We have been trying to make the last leg of our trip through Nebraska and Iowa more tolerable. While watching Bizarre Food America, I got it. Iowa's State Fair is going on on our way home in Des Moine. Right on our route. The kids have never been to one. A little learning experience and a little fun. We will be coming from Omaha, Nebraska. It is only 2 hours from there. My thought is leave Omaha early, get to Des Moine in t...

I have been spending the last couple of months planning, finalizing, searching and booking the last of the hotels, sites and activities we will be doing on our trip out west. I really enjoy searching for the perfect location to stay that fits the place and mood we are looking for. It's a challenge for me. Recently, I booked our white water rafting and horse back riding trip in Yellowstone. Doesn't that sound perfect in Yellowstone? We will be there for 5 ...