Rollin' down the highway

We began our journey to Salem just outside of Valencia, where the trailer was stored for 2 days while visiting with family in LA.  It was nice to have a house to relax in, washer and dryer at our finger tips and Elwood to have a yard to play in without being leashed.
Traveling up the I-5 to Sacramento was a bumpy one!  We had put Elwood in the trailer so he wouldn't be too hot in the back of the truck.  While in the trailer, he got stuck in our bedroom.  With the bumpy road, it must have been like Mr. Toads wild ride - there was slobber all over our pillows and things shoved to the floor.  I wish we had a baby-cam to have seen what he was going through.  Though it was bumpy, nothing broke in the trailer.  I was having visions of our 4 wine glasses in a million pieces.  Things had shifted inside cabinets and it made us realize some modifications that need to be made and to carefully open the doors after traveling.
While traveling, I was thinking about how my focus of important things have changed.  My focus now is where's the next bathroom, where are the smooth highways, is that truck too close to us and making sure Jason has everything he needs so he doesn't lose focus of the road (peanut M&M's, please!).  I'm sure I'm freaking out more than Jason likes, but he is keeping his mouth shut :).  The boys are catching up on their sleep, getting use out of their ipad and itouch, eating every snack in sight and wondering how much longer.  They are really good travelers and are taking an interest in where we are going and what's around us.  So day 1 took us to West Sacramento, the boys couldn't wait to get their swim trunks on and get to the pool.  Elwood loved the dog area and getting out of the trailer!  We went into old town Sacramento by the river for Father's Day dinner.  Jason found his Guiness and corned beef tacos...he was a happy guy!  We all went to bed tired.
Day 2 took us from Sacramento to Medford, Oregon.  We were traveling in new territory for us up the I-5.  First thing we realized is the road is MUCH nicer north of Sacramento!  We drove through YOLO county, which made us laugh because that's been our saying for the past few weeks. (you only live once).  We passed many sunflower fields with their yellow faces turned toward the morning sun.  It was Mt. Shasta that got us to ooh and ahh at it's lake with many fingers and its snow-covered peak.  Traveling through  the pines was truly refreshing and reminded us of Lake Tahoe or Mammoth.  We couldn't have asked for a more perfect driving day!  One little town we passed is called Weed.  Andre read the population sign and announced "there are 3000 happy people living in this town".  The jokes were flowing for a few miles after that town.

Sunflower fields, you've gotta smile at them

Mt. Shasta

We are now in Medford/Gold Hill for the night.  Gold Hill is a smallish mountain-like town that we explored a little. We took a quick jaunt down to the Rogue River, it was really cold, but Elwood loved the water.  The boys found a skate park which made their day and the trip worth it to them.  Oregon is SO green compared to the brown scenery we've been seeing.  The weather is holding up so far, but may rain tomorrow.  The trailer needs a good rinse from all the highway driving! We will endure another long day of travel getting to Salem, but enjoy the new scenery.  It will also be nice to set up our home again.  There will be a few days to enjoy our new surroundings and get our bearings before work begins for me next week. 

Jason &Alex

Alex and Elwood in the Rogue River, or rather attempting it!