California- Day One

Whew!!!  We finally made it home from California on Tuesday.  I have been so busy since we have been home to even look at my computer.  It's back to reality with unpacking, laundry, bills, and everything else.  I titled this post California- Day One, but no I'm not going to have 14 California blog posts.   The trip was so long and we did so much that I will probably break it up into a few days.  To some, the pictures may not be that interesting depending on what part of the country you live on.  We normally travel east to Florida, so this is a first in this direction.  Yes, we drive if some are asking.  My hubby is the type who likes to stop at every historical or fun place on the way.  He thinks we will miss out on some things if we fly over it.  In my opinion I would rather fly over it all if that meant that I would get there in a fraction of the time.  Anyway, we headed west this time to California from Texas.  It was LONG!  I wanted to take pictures of what I saw because I knew after this long trip I would never want to drive it again. So this is what I did to pass time (I totally looked like a tourist)...

We mostly saw this...

Mountains...well they look like mountains to me.  In our part of Texas everything is FLAT!

Cactus...

Windmills...

Dust tornadoes.  I'm not sure if that is the technical name, but that is what it looks like.

Sand...

Very HIGH gas prices (yes I took a picture)...

and signs with what seemed to be ENDLESS miles to our destination.

We finally made it, and they girls were so excited.

Although it seemed like we would NEVER make it, and it was as boring as watching water boil, I'm glad we decided to drive.  We made some great memories, and it was so much fun being with my family.  My parents also went...they were driving ahead of us.  More pictures to come this week of the San Diego zoo, Legoland, Padre's baseball game, and other fun things we did!