TMI

“How is our trip going?”  We are having a great time and so enjoying and so thankful for the time we’ve been able to spend with family and friends.

So, “how is our trip going?”  Here are 20 pictures (out of 2000 + that Brian has taken) and 4 shorts that maybe about half of you reading this blog will be interested in.  But hey, it’s our blog  :)  You’re probably reading this ‘cause you’re interested in what we’re up to.  So here you go…

Packing up the back seat getting ready to leave home.

Driving from Monroe, WA to Portland, OR

Segment 1 (Portland) from Brian Richardson on Vimeo.

Playing Piano with Aunt Darlene in Portland.

We enjoyed a dinner out at a Churrasco (Brazil Grill) with my Aunt as a gift from one of her friends.

Driving from Portland, OR to Modesto, CA

Segment 2 (Modesto) from Brian Richardson on Vimeo.

Celebrating New Year’s with Kevin & Emily in Modesto, CA!

 

Driving from Modesto, CA to Fresno, CA

Segment 3 (Fresno) from Brian Richardson on Vimeo.

Hanging out with Seth and John-Mark in Fresno.  Brian went to school with these guys in Ivory Coast and enjoyed his first In-n-out experience with them.

 

Brian on John-Mark’s power risers (stilt/trampoline things).

Driving from Fresno, CA to Phoenix, AZ

Segment 4 (Phoenix) from Brian Richardson on Vimeo.

The breakfast of champions.

Met Kathryn at a Starbucks on our way!

 

Richardson (etc…) family in Arizona :)

Reading to my nieces, Stephanie and Jennifer.

 

Brian’s sisters Laura and Mary :)

Newlyweds Kyle & Mary  :)

 

Visiting Shrift and his brother Daniel over in Mesa.

Trying out the dirt bikes.

Nathaniel and Daniel (2 of the infamous Shrifts)

Eating oranges.  Watching the sun go down.  Good times.

Don’t pet a cactus!

Rather mean looking.

Beautiful!

Breathtaking!  And you know, pictures never do the real things justice.  Man, God does a good job!!!

         

Today, we’re headed from Phoenix, AZ to El Paso. TX.

To be continued…