In Maryland

After a 4 day journey, we safely reached the east coast last night around dinnertime. With GPS, satellite radio, in-seat DVD players and the cell phone, I couldn't have been more technologically prepared for the trip. The kids watched too many movies along the way, but it made for a peaceful and relaxing drive for Mom. Caboose even cooperated, staying in the 3rd seat for most of the journey. The first day he was a bit anxious wondering when we were going to get to the "dog park", but after lunch when he realized that we weren't stopping anytime soon he began to settle in. The next 2 days he basically slept in the back seat and I had to keep reminding myself that we hadn't left him behind at the last rest stop.

Along the way, we stayed with friends and family who were such gracious hosts, particularly putting up with Caboose when neither of them have dogs of their own. We stayed one extra day to rest in the lovely town of Shelbyville, IN with Bartee's cousin and her family. All in all it was a smooth and uneventful drive. We're looking forward to staying put here in Maryland for a while though.