We'll look back someday, and I'll look at you and say "and I thought I loved you then": California Lovin!!

The girl's and I have had such an eventful summer! Between going to the library for story time 3 times a week, and all of our fun get a way's, or summer could not be better. My best friend was getting sealed, and my little sister was having her bridal shower. So I really wanted to go. Due to Jeff's job he could only go during the weekend. Well I wanted to my trip worth while, and spend spend as much time as I could. So the girl's and I braved it! We went to California all by ourselves. No Dad/Husband. I must admit I was a tad intimidated, but I just thought of how much I missed everyone! So off we went. We left Saint George at 8pm, my hope was that the girl's would just sleep. My plan worked, and they slept like angels. Well as we were driving to California, we had barely hit the beginning of Nevada, and we hit this HORRIBLE rain storm. It was the coolest/scariest lightning/ thunder storm I have ever experienced. I could not see in front of me at all. It was soo dark from all the storm clouds. I was driving like a grandma. The only thing I could think of was get my girls there safe safe safe. I said several prayers, and thankfully we made it through. We got to Barstow, and I knew I would have to get gas. I was also getting sleepy so I decided I would get a diet Dr.P to help me stay awake. That does the trick since I rarely drink soda. So we pulled up to the gas station, and in the spot next to me is a cop. So my plan to hurry in and grab a drink without the girls went down the drain. So at 12 am I got the girl's out of there car seat's, and the first thing they both said we ninner(dinner)? I had to laugh. So I told them we would get something to eat. Well I grabbed my 36 ounce Diet Dr P, and did not see many options for the girls. So we went to del taco. I got a small chocolate shake, and a chicken taco. We shared, and I started to drive. As I was driving Sydney kept wanting more shake, and I really did not want it near me. So instead of reaching back and giving her a sip, I just gave her the rest. Thankfully that put her back to sleep haha. Sadie fell asleep really quick. We continued on our way. I guess I got too deep in thought of all the fun memories of the things I was passing, and went the wrong way! Well I started looking around, and I thought "oh no, I am going to orange county". I was tempted just to go with it, and make beach trip. But I decided that as a "responsible" parent I probably just get the girls to bed. Oh man how things have changed. Well I saw an exit, and I exited. Little did I know I actually exiting on to toll roads!! Well this would not have been a problem if I had cash., but of course I had 0. So here I was at 1 am stuck at a toll booth, with two sleeping toddlers. There were no attendants to help me with my issue, and I was not interested in getting a huge ticket. So guess who I called?? 911....of course. I immediately told the dispatcher,that this was not an emergency I just needed to talk to a highway patrol man. The dispatcher was so nice, and she asked what I needed help with. I explained to her my situation, and she did not make me feel dumb! She told me just to drive through, and exit at the next exit. She told me if I got a ticket to call the number, and explain my situation. I was so thankful for her. As we were pulling into Kellys driveway I heard Sydney slurp the shake in her sleep! Kelly and Joe were so kind to both come and great us. When Joe first pulled Sydney out of the car he thought she had poop all over lol. Thankfully it was just the chocolate shake. We were so happy to have made it safe and sound. The next few days were spent with my amazing sisters, and mom. It was much needed,and it was so nice to have a sister wife!! I was also able to hang out with a really good friend. The sealing was beautiful and amazing. Sydney danced the night away..literally, and even at times with boys!! She loves to dance, and seriously danced the entire time. Sadie had fun playing with the DJ. We had such a fun time, but the girls and I were really starting to miss the man in our lifes. We left on Wednesday afternoon. I decided to stop in Bakersfield, and get the girls some lunch. I also wanted to let them get out, and run in hopes they would nap. I stopped at a Pizza Hut, and was going to get them a pan Pizza. The manager told me it would be 15 mins before it would be ready, and I did not want to wait. The manager was so nice, and asked if the pizza was for the girls. When she found out it was she gave me a to go container, and told me to just go grab a few slices for the girls!! She was too kind. We got the pizza, and found a park. The girls ran around, and ate pizza. It was perfect. It was really hott, so we did not stay too long. We made the long strech home, and did it all in 1 piece. It was such a blast to be surrounded by family. I love my sisters, and hope to be able to be close to them one day.