Don't get me wrong, we are pumped to be getting on the road, but we don't do much of anything without running into a few bumps. But they were just speed bumps; we got over them and they are not worth sharing.

We got on the road officially around 7pm last night, and we didn't stop till 11pm. I am pretty sure we watched the Incredibles and Tintin last night, but don't hold me to it, I love my sleep.
When we stopped for gas, we took a hot minute to sing Happy 11th Birthday to Schaeffer and eat his cake. He gave it a "9 out of 10". We always seem to be on a trip when he has a birthday. In fact, last time we made a big trip comparable to this one he was one, and learned how to walk in a Colorado hotel.

 Last night we stayed at a rest area on I-40. It's a quaint, scenic truck stop nestled in a valley.  Here is a photo of our neighbor.

Everyone slept great and we are now rested enough to kill today.
Especially mom, who after her coffee is a very exuberant individual...

Someone else needs some coffee and a dose of sunshine. 

Next stop: Arkansas???