1 month. 8,000 miles. 16 states. Nick, Janie and a Prius.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Day 17 - NV, UT

So Nicholas is officially 19! We'll likely spend our day driving into Yellowstone and, if time permits, the Tetons. We drove all day today- nonstop except for breakfast, dinner and a few quick rest stops. We entertained ourselves listening to Modest Mouse albums and occasionally making up our own poorly sung but awfully funny duets. We made it to Utah just in time to see the salt lakes.. they're really very creepy at night. I kept thinking I'd see some undead Utahans out there (think the lady at the graveyard in the Poconos- ew). Anyway you could say we're officially on our way home. We're missing home a good amount but losing hours and imagining our carefree existence coming to an end is kind of sad too. Nick's been out cold for a few hours and since the caffiene from earlier is wearing off and everything on HBO is horrible, I'm about to crash too. Love you guys. G'night.
PS- everyone call and wish Nick a happy birthday, he's excited about it!!


Bug bowler.. We'll clean it off.


The last of Nevada.


'No more eyein' horses cause now i'm buyin porsches.'




Regular horse whisper.










Fireworks at the Rainbow Casino. + Some little boy throwing rocks at cars?


Salt lakes.




Eerie right?

9 comments:

  1. happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday little buddy, happy birthday to you. Love Dad

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  2. Happy Birthday Nick! What a great way to spend your birthday. It looks like you two are having fun and seeing lots of good stuff. Things back in Philly are good. Im getting huge, only 6 more weeks to go!
    So how is that air mattress working out? are you glad to have it?
    Byrd says hi and bring her home some west coast chicken.
    We love ya, Aunt Tippy and Uncle J

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  3. Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Nicholas, Happy Birthday to you! Seems like I posted on the wrong day so I am saying it again. Hope you have a great day! Enjoy!

    Love, Donna, Nicole, Ashley, Lexy and Max too!

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  4. HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!What a way to celebrate your birthday traveling the Ole West. You'll always remember your 19th birthday,Utah,singing to Modest Mouse with your sweety by your side in your mom's Prius. Can't get much better than that. Enjoy Yellowstone(be sure to see Old Faithful)and the Tetons, they're beautiful. I guarantee,good pics. I'm glad the Prius is heading towards PA. We miss you!!! Big Birthay hug to you Nick. Take care and watch out for the bear!!!! Yab a dab a doo!!!! Lots of love. Gram

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  5. happy birthday nicky pooo love you!

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  6. Hey Nick, thanks for being so far away on your birthday. It saves me from having to get you anything, except for a cake, but we'll enjoy that tonight. I love you and miss you. Take your time on the way back and enjoy every minute of it. see you soon.
    Love dad

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  7. I hope your next 6935 days on earth are just as unique and inspirational as the last 17 have been. Take it all in and have a VERY happy and Very special Birthday Nick. I'll call you guys tonight.

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  8. HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICK!!! Your a big 19 year-old now! Hope your having fun out there!!! Talk to you soon!
    <3 Ashley

    P.S. I tried calling you but you didn't answer :(

    P.S.P.S. Hi Janie!!!!

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  9. NICK JUST WANTS TO THANK EVERYONE FOR THE BIRTHDAY LOVE!

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