We just got back from a wonderful Christmas trip to St. Louis. We rented an FJ Cruiser and decided that just about everything about this car is ridiculous. 
It reminded us of the car that Homer Simpson designed. ... complete with "Big Gulp" sized cup holders. Its as big as a bus, but has surprisingly little room (half doors for the tiny backseat). It is build for hunting game on the Serengeti or drawing fire away from hummers in a war zone. We could have paid extra for the optional machine gun turret and Safari hats, but decided against it. Anyway, I could go on, but it got us (and our presents/loot) home, minus a tire, but thats another story.
The first night we arrived we had a fun time visiting family at Grandpa's house. After 13 hrs of driving our spirits were renewed by the warm reception, and visiting ensued swimmingly!!
Later that night we exchanged some gifts at the hotel. Here is Rx and mom getting into the Christmas spirit!
In the parking lot of the Chesterfield Mall, Rx experienced one of the rare perks of pregnancy... good parking. She wishes there were more of these signs around I am sure.
Cousin and Co (Melissa, Lee and Aaron) hosted an awesome baby shower at their house!! A special thanks to them and Mom and Katie for throwing it.
Future Aunt Katie got this awesome cake too!!
Louie loved the luxurious Drury Inn sheets!
We were pretty tuckered out on the trip home. We had a great visit! Thanks everyone for your hospitality and gifts!
Also.....
Happy 2009!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4 comments:
How long was the drive? What sorta gas mileage did you get? and post about that tire! The frog cake was quite cute!
Happy New Year! Let's hear about that tire incident.
its not a big deal, we just had a flat. mileage was crappy, but gas is cheap, so we dont need to worry about fuel economy anymore!! I am sure it will stay low forever now.
It was a lot of fun seeing you in St. Louis. I love the pics of Roxanne at the "expectant mothers" parking place and asleep with Louie on the way home. Everyone enjoyed visiting together. Happy 2009 to you. See you soon. Mom
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