There are Windmill Symbols on the Street Signs

Route Change. Being flexible is nice. 

We left Grand Rapids on Monday afternoon (originally planned for Saturday morning). And made it to Pella, Iowa around midnight to stay with some friends here. We realized our driving times were way off and instead of getting out there in four days, it is going to be five. Plus we are staying in Pella today to relax, replan our drive let Janson connect with Elevator Up and get some work done as well, and spend time with Jared and Britni. 

Monday: drove from GR to Pella 

Tuesday: Pella

Wednesday: Pella to Kennebec, South Dakota KOA (subject to change)

Thursday: South Dakota to Bighorn Canyon, Montana (Afterbay Campground)

Friday: Montana to Beavertail Hill State Park, Montana

Saturday: Montana to Renton, Washington.

Let's Blow This Popsicle Stand

So technically, right about now, we were supposed to be a couple hours outside of Grand Rapids. Things however, have been getting stressful and Janson and I decided it would be best to leave on Sunday rather than Saturday. Suddenly we are more relaxed and feeling a lot better about moving 2325 miles. 

I should have updated a bit sooner, but yes, we are moving across the country to Seattle, Washington. I will quickly answer a few of the most common questions people have been asking me. 

WHY!?

Why not!?! Both Janson and I grew up in the Seattle a

rea and we are both attached to the, well, milder climate. I, especially, am just absolutely fed up with piles of snow from November to March (sometimes October to April), slushy mucky streets and dead looking trees with no leaves.) I miss seeing mountains and taking ferries and seeing evergreen trees being green all year long. Also, now that we are sort of grown up a bit, we are also attracted to the vibrant city life of Seattle. (Although there is a possibility we will end up in Portland). 

Do you have a job?

Janson will continue to work at Elevator Up via 

the wonderful world of instant online communications (Twitter, Skype, Email). I am transferring to another store out there so I can keep earning some money, but will also be looking for full-time employment. From what I understand the Tukwila store was looking for a customer service associate and is glad to have someone with experience transfer in rather than have to hire someone new. I would like to keep this part-time job when I do find something full-time to help pay off my loans sooner. 

Are you keeping the cats?

Are you kidding? Of course. If I had a choice between the cats and everything I have ever owned, I would take the cats. Hands down, no question. It is going to be an interesting trip though because neither of them like riding in 

their carriers. At all. And they hate the truck e

ven more. The vet prescribed Benadryl to ma

ke them drowsy, but as of yet we have not managed to get them to swallow it. (Although Dante foaming and drooling all over the house was quite interesting). Both are now rather suspicious of any treat we try giving them.  Here is a picture of Dante helping me pack.

Well, my break is over. More later. Possibly.  

By the way, here is the tentative route.