Memorial Day Weekend Roadtrip

Alright guys, we made it back safe and sound and I have so much to write about!  For those not in the know, Aaron and I drove from Houston to Las Vegas last week so I could meet his Mom and step-dad, celebrate his 30th birthday, and to co-host a bridal shower for our friend Angela, and to have a lot of fun - which all of those things happened!

The trip went a little something like this:
Wednesday:  Houston, TX to Amarillo, TX
Thursday: Amarillo, TX to Las Vegas, NV
Sunday Evening: Las Vegas, NV to Gallup, NM
Monday: Gallup, NM to Houston, TX

So unfortunately, we spent about half of the time of the trip in the car, but airline prices were just outrageous for the holiday weekend!  Here are a handful of photos from the journey.

scenery

Getting our kicks on Route 66

Aaron and the Amarillo Horse

Indian Stuff

Arizona Forrest

Oh no, a wild fire!



The drive there was mostly uneventful.  We got to Amarillo and had intentions of going to the 72 oz. steak place.  We didn't want to try for the glory, but we were hoping someone would be going for it while we were there.  Sadly, upon check-in at the hotel, the check-in lady was going on about how awful the food was, so we decided against it.  Thursday's drive was kind of cool because I had never driven through New Mexico or Arizona so I enjoyed the scenery.  There is a place in Arizona called Bearizona, which I assume was a super cool bear park, but we didn't have time to stop.  The drive home was crazy, we ended up leaving Nevada an hour behind schedule, so we got to Gallup suuuuper late.  Then we got up the next day and drove all stinking day long!  We took a tiny pit stop in Dallas and saw Katrina, and dropped off some things I had of hers, then we were off to Houston.  We rolled in about 1:30AM.  I don't want to roadtrip again for a little while.  Overall, the drive was pretty good, and as many people have noted:  if Aaron and I can survive (our second!) long roadtrip together, then marriage should be a breeze! :)