Moving Truck Arrives Today

Hi Everyone!
The movers are schedule to bring our stuff to the house today! We are really looking forward to sleeping in our own bed tonight. The house is coming along and hopefully after today it will feel-look like a "home." We met a few of our neighbors yesterday. The neighbors are friendly so far.

Blog Update

Hello Everyone:
I have been working on our blog page. I know most of you receive the blog in email format. The link to our full page is http://teamtaylorwesternexpedition.blogspot.com
Please let us know if there are topics y'all think would be great to add!!!

Love,
M& J

Pikes Peak Highway

Hi everyone:
We hope this note finds everyone doing well. We spent the morning driving through Pikes Peak Highway. The top of the mountain is 14000ft!!! We drove to 13000ft then turned around because our bodies are still adjusting to the altitude. We stopped along the way to check out the views and walk the dogs. I plan to add more information about our adventure later so here are a few photos for now!!
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Colorado

Hi Everyone:
We are now in Colorado Springs! We arrived yesterday afternoon. Our lodging arrangements changed so now we are staying at the Air Force Academy in their officer temporary lodging. The lodging is great and we even have house keeping! Today is busy. We are picking out blinds etc for the house. We will check in later this week.
Much Love,
M&J
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Day Zero Complete!

We have made it to Bristol, Tennessee tonight. The dogs both did well today. I took our vet's advice and gave our lab, Sam, benadryl to make him calm for the car ride. Sam is always great for the first three or so hours then goes bonkers. It worked and now I agree with the vet. I was not happy with the idea earlier in the week. We stopped around 8ish so we could order dinner and relax. We are now munching on Cracker Barrel biscuits. Tomorrow, I'm making a family decision.. back to not eating so much junk food. This week we have had pizza twice etc. I usually pack healthy snacks- sandwiches in a cooler but did not have enough time any day this week. We plan to sleep in as long as we can then we will head to Mount Pleasant. We are so excited to see Aunt Linda and Uncle Joe!
M&J
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Day Zero of Drive

Hi everyone!
It's Friday!! Bye Bye Fort Lee! We stayed in lodging last night to get a good night sleep. This morning we woke up with both dogs in our bed. Generally speaking the dogs are not allowed in the bed but PCS time is an exception. John is driving the truck and I am following in the car. Mister dog is riding with me and as usual Sam dog will ride with John. We will check in soon!
Much Love,
M & J
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Last Day at Fort Lee

Hello Everyone!
Today is our last full day stationed at Fort Lee!! The moving van just pulled away from the house and John clears his unit first thing in the morning! This week has been a whirl wind!! We have been going non-stop since our trip to Colorado last weekend. I am guessing we have about two or three more hours in our house until we head to lodging for the night.  I think we are turning "pro" in moving! This is our third move in  less than two years.  I was laughing with a good friend today about our "on the go" life.  I think the average person moves maybe three to four times in their entire life. A typical army family moves about every two years. We are so lucky that we get to see the USA & world.

M& J