Update (to get you up-to-date)

We went on a trip to visit Jim's sister and her family. The kids did pretty well in the car (having movies helps) but we did discover that Doug does much better sitting next to Josie than Andy does (or perhaps Josie does much better sitting next to Doug...it is a two way street).

The kids had a good time playing with their cousin Sam. Nana and Pop came at the same time so it was nice to have so many people together. We had fun visiting. We went swimming while we were there. We went to an indoor play place with lots of bouncy toys. We played at a playground.

Ironically, one of the most popular things with my children was the hotel rooms. We had a hotel room on the way there and the way back, and we stayed in an extended stay place while we were there. Josie kept saying that it was "like a house" and Andy just wanted everyone to come see our hotel room. We drove until we could drive no more on the way back so the two chain hotels were full at the exit we got off at. We ended up in a suite at a local place that was "unique" but Doug thought it was beautiful. I'm not quite sure on the era but it had to be 1960's to 1970's as it was completely wood paneling walls, had a large walk-in-closet, and a kitchen area that had saloon doors at the entrance.