Lilly approves of our new couch!

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We've arrived in Ft. Lauderdale!

We are enjoying our day so far! We've bought a new couch and our bed. Now on to Home Depot and Homegoods. Lilly is relaxing at our new place and is probably enjoying the view!






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Location:NW 100th Ave,Plantation,United States

Orlando for the night!

We've arrived in Orlando for the night at Danny D's house! Today was the longest day of driving clocking in at 10 hours. We are tired, but it's been fun. We can't wait to get started setting up our new place tomorrow!



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Location:Baybreeze Ln,Altamonte Springs,United States

Signs you know you are in Florida

1. Ryan has already been bitten by a mosquito.
2. "Beware of poisonous snakes" sign while walking Lilly.
3. Gator bashing from Ryan while passing Gainesville.
4. Storm clouds.
5. People who don't know how to drive on I-75S.

:) Love it!


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Location:Reddick,United States

We've made it to Florida!

Home! Can't wait to see everyone. :)


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Location:Ensley,United States

Getting closer!

It's not even 10am and we've galready passed through Mississippi and are into Alabama. Lilly has been such a trooper and a total ham resting her head on our shoulders for long naps. Fingers crossed we don't hit much rain!






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Location:Grand Bay,United States

Florida bound!

Bye, bye New Orleans! We'll be back soon. One night is too short in such a fun place. Today = Florida!!






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Location:Barracks St,New Orleans,United States

Enjoying some wine in Nola

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Location:Barracks St,New Orleans,United States

New Orleans!

We've arrived in New Orleans and are at the Hotel Monteleone! Lilly is happy the driving is over for the day and we are off for a night out on the town! More pictures soon.



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Location:Royal St,New Orleans,United States

Exploring Beaumont

We had a great time checking out the city where I was born! Pictures include St. Elizabeth Hospital where my grandma worked and my brother and I were born, my pre-school St. Anne and even my cousins' house where my dad picked up my mom for their first date. There's also a pic of my parents' first apartment complex. Thanks Cindy for all the tips!

We had a fabulous lunch at the home of some family friends I hadn't seen in 25 years. So sweet.

Now on to New Orleans!


















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Location:Interstate 10,Sulphur,United States

Beaumont (my birthplace)!

We've made it to Beaumont after a long day that included stops in San Antonio, Austin and Houston. We saw some pretty farms and homes along the drive on the 290. There was some vert quaint spots mixed in and we saw our share of interesting folks. Lilly was such a good sport as this was our longest day of driving yet.

Tomorrow morning we explore spots from my toddler years including the hospital where I was born, my pre-school and the house where my dad picked up my mom for their first date. We'll also have lunch with some family friends who I haven't seen since I was four years old! Then, it's off to New Orleans!



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The Alamo

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Riding along in my automobile...

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Location:Kyle,United States

San Antonio!

We just stopped in San Antonio for lunch at the Tip Top Cafe (featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives) and to see the Alamo!







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Location:Fredericksburg Rd,San Antonio,United States

Dear Texas

Dear Texas,

You are hot (and I don't mean good-looking)! You are also endless. I do like your random cute country shops though.

Love,
Christina



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Location:Junction Southeast,United States

The open road again!

We had our first late start today, but are finally hitting the road towards Austin. Drive time should be about five hours.

Lilly has assumed her favorite spot in the window. I'm not quite sure how she can take the 85 mph winds in her face. Arizona and Texas are full of dust everywhere so she is getting a bath tonight!





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Location:U.S. 285,Fort Stockton,United States

We're in Fort Stockton for the night!

This place looks straight out of Friday Night Lights (or Texas Chainsaw Massacre). I'm hoping for the former. Triple A recommends this steakhouse though and it's definitely hopping for a Tuesday night. They even have karaoke, but we politely declined. Austin tomorrow!



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Location:U.S. 285,Fort Stockton,United States

Almost at Fort Stockton

We have about an hour and a half drive left to reach Fort Stockton, TX where we'll spend the night. It was neat to see the sign a bit ago that said we were about to enter the Central Time zone. I literally watched the time on my phone jump forward an hour. We're so excited to drive to Austin tomorrow! Lilly has been sleeping most of the drive.



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Location:Van Horn,United States

Texas!

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Location:Fort Hancock,United States

New Mexico

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Location:Lordsburg,United States

Border Patrol Checkpoint!

We just passed our first border patrol checkpoint. The officer asked me if I'm a U.S. Citizen, but I heard, "Que es eso?" Good thing I didn't answer in Spanish!



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Hitting the road shortly!

We are up and getting ready to leave Tombstone. Do we stop in Fort Stockton or make the 14 hour drive to Austin? I don't think Lilly will be able to take a drive that long. Decisions, decisions.


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Some more Tombstone pics!

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Tombstone!

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Tombstone!

We've made it to Tombstone. It looks cool! Pictures soon.


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Location:Interstate 10,Tucson,United States

Grand Canyon Fun

Ryan & Lilly enjoying the view yesterday.




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Roadkill sighting count at three!

Two deers and a fox. Poor things!

On the way to Phoenix!

We're on the road again and should be in Phoenix by Noon for lunch with Christy and JP! After that, we make our way down to Tombstone for some exploring. We'll spend the night there and start our way into Texas tomorrow. Lilly is zonked out on my lap!

Grand Canyon bound!

We're on the road! Farewell Los Angeles. It feels bizarre to be leaving. Lilly seems confused already, but she is getting some sleep. Look for Grand Canyon pics later!

Leaving Los Angeles

Ryan and I have spent an amazing four years in Los Angeles! We are sad to leave this beautiful place and all of the wonderful people we have met here. It is truly exciting to return to our hometown though and I will be updating this blog as we make our drive across the country starting May 30th. For now, I leave you with a picture of our adorable duplex right off Sunset Blvd. as we prepare to set course to Sunrise, Florida! xoxo