Christmas Road Trip - Day 13

Day 13: Albuquerque, NM - Abilene, TX This was one LONG driving day. There really is nothing but flat land between these 2 cities. We were beat by the time we got to our hotel so we just ordered Domino's pizza, took a dip in the pool, did some laundry,played some Nurtz and called it a day.

Nurtz in the hotel room. Watch out Bergtholds, we're getting good!

One thing I have been grateful on this trip is that our van has worked so well. She's getting a little on the "older" side of her vehicle life expectancy and it is just so nice that she has started each time and has done well on the trip. I realize we still have some miles to go so I am trusting that she'll go the distance!

These driving days allow for lots of time together in the van. Most of it is good. Maddie and Jackie have been playing card games, coloring, and using different lotions and sprays to freshen things up in the back. We don't always know what they're doing but we hear giggling, singing, and talking so we think they're having fun. Colin & Abbey have been reading a lot and listening to their tunes. Once in a while we shake up the seating just for a little change of pace.