That's his official name, Peanut. Not too manly, but since he'll only weigh 9 pounds, I guess it's okay.

Wouldn't YOU like to take him 9600 miles around the country with you? ;->



Another picture we just got.

We received encouraging words from the girls' principal, and it looks like we'll be able to get books and curriculum for the trip to keep the girls involved and on track for their schooling. We're looking forward to working with their next-year's teachers to involve the classroom in our trip, through possibly video, this blog, etc.

It will be exciting and interesting to see how we can work through all of the school-related issues we'll face.

Friday, we headed up to Great Falls to pay an initial visit to our new travel buddy, yet to be named...he's a mini dachshund puppy, born on 3/31. He'll permanently join our family on 5/30 or so. Should add an extra dimension to our trip, both a fun and frustrating one I'm sure!