Connecticut!

We left Virginia today, sadly, and drove all the way to Connecticut. The drive was nice and calm. We got to meet some cool people at Starbucks along the way. They gave us an alternate route through New York so we wouldn't get caught in too much traffic. Erica bought some shoes at this hidden shopping center. They are very cute...and comfortable. We were looking for a Starbucks, of course, and discovered all these stores. It was a fun detour from the drive.

We got to drive through Jersey today. I was so excited! I can't wait to take a day trip there. I got to talk to a nice lady in a Starbucks in New Jersey. She was pretty cool. I was just happy to be in the home state of the Boss.

The scenery all the way to Connecticut was, of course, beautiful. We hit some traffic, so Erica and I exploded into a spontaneous dance party in the car. It was awesome! I had so much fun busting out my super car dance moves. I tell you, it is so awkward to dance outside of the car. I have no idea what to do with my legs...

There's something fun about having a Texas license plate in different states and saying "y'all." I don't know if it's Texas pride or what. It's just fun. Plus! Today, Erica and I were stopping to get some gas and a man popped out from some hidden corner and pumped our gas for us. It was so odd. Apparently, he worked there and this was a normal thing. We were so confused! Erica was frantically calling her friend to figure out if we should tip the man or not. As we're trying to figure this out, he begins to clean our windshield. We had no idea what was happening. We ended up tipping him, confusedly, and driving off with a new experience.

We are staying with Erica's sister and her husband tonight. Their house is awesome! It's an older, white house and very picturesque. The place is tucked into the woods where the fireflies blink in the dark. I think they're following us. I feel so blessed to be able to stay at all these wonderful places.

We're going to New York tomorrow. At this point, Erica and I are exhausted and slightly nervous about our moods for the coming week. We have been traveling so much without a break...but it'll be okay! God is on our side!