New York Here We Come – Day One

Yes, we are on our way to New York. Yes, we have managed not to kill one another.

For those of you who don't know, we are currently driving to New York with the kids. We left at 9 am yesterday morning and drove to Pennsylvania from Chicago. Yes, it's about an 8 hour drive. We also stopped to eat and get gas, so that added another hour.

The kids have managed not to fight at all yesterday. (Well, that was until we got to the hotel).

Bill is in love with the Escalade.

The lumbar seats are phenomenal. It is amazing that you can drive 8 hours and not have your back hurt. Bill also loved the cooled seats. He drove 8 hours without a sweaty back. Having GPS was great. It is one of the best GPS programs we used. (None of that, turn left in 400 ft, It just told you where to turn!) The XM Satellite radio was pretty amazing too. 🙂 However, one of my most favorite feature has to be this:

Yes, those are cooled cupholders. They literally keep your stuff as cool (or hot) as when you put your drink in them! The only killer part of the trip was the first gas fillup. This was for a half a tank:

The best comment had to be Will this morning — “this pool makes my butt shake!”. The pool was a whirlpool, and I couldn't do anything else but giggle!

Well, Bill's yelling at me right now, so we can get back on the road and get to New York! I'll update again later!

Lisa Martin

In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.

This Post Has 9 Comments

  1. Annie Y

    Stop working and enjoy your vacation!!

  2. ConnieFoggles

    The cooled cupholder would sell us on a car! We drink so much water and end up throwing water away because it gets hot. Enjoy the vacay!

  3. Sounds like a great trip so far. Good luck with keeping everything together and everyone happy.

  4. kailani

    I give you credit! I don't know if my family would survive such a long road trip! LOL!

  5. Kelli

    Yikes on the gas! Have fun and I love the cup holders!

  6. pammypam

    cooled cup holders?? where do i sign up???

  7. salam

    Yikes on the gas! Have fun and I love the cup holders!

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