The weeks before our departure were filled with end of year school events, baseball and LAX games, a few play dates and sleep overs – (THANK YOU for having our children over and for giving us time to address last minute issues with packing) for the boys with their cherished friends.
Jen and Ralph also scheduled breakfasts, lunches and dinners with our soon to be dearly missed friends and this was capped by three wonderful parties: one at the Waters home with all our Burns family relatives, one by our neighbors The LaCasses and The Sheehy’s (on the beach!) and lastly by my parents the Sorenti’s who hosted almost our entire family.
All of these wonderful loved ones cooked and served while we relaxed and enjoyed their company. THANK YOU ALL!! We love you!
June 12, 2011
We left our our home with a tearful send off by our family and dear friends. While I am looking forward to our trip, I wish we could caravan with our loved ones. They are counting on us to deliver news and updates to them regularly and we will not disappoint.
And SURPRISE !! Our friends Rich and Laurie met us at the Westborough exit off of the Mass Pike to say good bye. They met us with cards, chocolate and pictures and a step stool for the boys.
Then on to Cooperstown, NY. We arrived safely and set up the RV at the Campground in record time so that we could have dinner, and a much anticipated playdate, with our friends from CCA, the Lancey’s. We had a terrific time and it was the perfect ending to a bittersweet day of leaving our family and friends to follow this road trip dream. None of us wanted to leave the Lancey home when we finally pulled out of there at 10 pm! Thank you friends for a wonderful time for the warm hospitality, the terrific dinner, great conversation, book tapes and firewood! We very much appreciate your kindness.
Tomorrow its on to the Baseball Hall of Fame…..
This is so awesome!! I’m sorry I wasn’t able to see you guys off, but I’m glad I can keep up with your trip with this website. Wishing you guys lots of fun & adventure!
Auntie Jenny…will this top off your list to hit all 50 states? I hope so 🙂
Love you all!
xx
Frannie
Hi Frannie!
Glad to hear from you! Yes, we are planning to go to North Dakota and Hawaii on this trip so I guess I’ll have to figure out how and when we go to Alaska to complete my (and now Eli’s) 50 state goal. New goal…I want to go to all the President’s houses and libraries. Uncle Ralph and Alex want to see a game in all the MLB baseball stadiums and of course we all want to hike in every National Park. All this to do but we don’t want to rush through any of these experiences. We know you are working hard and making us all proud in New York. Keep up the good work and have fun.. Love you, Auntie Jenny
Hey! Yous guys on duh road, huh? Wer tunin’ up duh grill and chillin some colt ones. Measured duh driveway and we tink duh big rig’ll fit. Good job takin’ care uh duh Cunucks! Don’t loose dat cup! Maybe my fingerprints are still on it when it wuz here.
Can’t wait to see ya!
Bob
Baaab – glad to hear from yah! I’ll be llokn fer yer fingyprintz on dah cup from last yearz victory! Keep dem colt ones colt fer us – well be dere soon!
Hi Alex and Eli,
I hope that your trip is going well. Did you watch the Bruins game?! I did! I can’t believe that your going to Hawaii and Alaska. I can’t wait till October to see you guys. Hope to hear from you soon.
From,
Matt.S
P.S. I am going to see a movie tommorow.
Hi Matt I saw the Bruins game and it was cool! I cant believe they won. I am looking forward to seeing you in October. I made some videos that you might like too here https://fulltimervfamily.com/alexs-videos
Dad helped me do that. How is it at home? I miss home but its fun here.
Alex
What movie are you seeing? I watched Canadian cartoons yesterday.
Bump got his blonde!! Car that is. Now I have to color my hair because Gray does not go well with the new car color! He is a happy camper now. We can travel to Pittsburg without any car trouble. We’ll see you in a week!!
There’s no substitute for silver! Way to go Nonnie on your first blog comment – we are so proud! Can’t wait to see you and Fred in a few weeks…with the blond and more importantly with his silver bride – YOU! We love you.
How terrrificcccc…..Miss you all. I sent an email with the lacrosse team waving goodbye. Hope you get it. Will keep in touch, hov and arleen and Matt
Hi Mrs Chapin! Thanks for the picture and your blog post! We are in Ontario, just outside Toronto now. We love it here and have met upi with all sorts of old friends and cousins. Will post a new information soon. We miss you and hope you are doing well! Love and a big hug to you and the Mr.! Jennifer