The Roadtrip

We went on a little vacay this weekend.  The entire Maliblahblah side was meeting Alex for a visit at a hot springs.

Remember Alex?

Alex is David’s older, younger brother.  And the brothers like to wear matchy-matchy Carhartt gear and traipse around the in the great outdoors.  As brothers do.

Anywho.

Since we were meeting Alex and all, David decided he needed to bring with him an old bumper from his truck to give to Alex.

Hark!  This news is joyous, for you see, dear readers, said bumper has been a lawn “ornament” for about six years now.  Maybe more.  I might be in denial.

So, I broke out all my muscles and helped David load the bumper atop the minivan.

Yes.  We have a truck.  Why do you ask?

Anyways.  We drove a good three hours looking not-ridiculous.  At one point near the end of our travels we caught up to Jason and Amy on the road as we were all en route to our relaxation destination.

Remember Jason?

Jason is David’s younger, younger brother.

Apparently driving a minivan for many hours makes David a bit feisty.  So, he decided he needed to try and pass Jason.

Was it to be the “winner?”

Was it to tease Jason?

Was it to stress out Taylor?

Was it to prove to the world that even though he drives a minivan, he is still super manly and can pass Jason’s 4-wheel drive rig, all while hauling a bumper?

We cannot be certain.

So David passes Jason.  And, because he is hilarious, he remains in the passing lane for longer than necessary.  Probably to make funny faces at Jason or something, I don’t know.  I have been married to the guy for almost thirteen years and I still can’t figure him out.

As luck would have it, David’s parents, Paul and Jackie, are just ahead of Jason.

Remember.  We are all going to the same place.  Please try to keep up.

At this point, Paul has no idea that David is behind him, but he does know some guy in a minivan hauling a bumper is desperately trying to get his attention.

David pulls up behind Paul and begins to flash his lights.  Paul pulls off the road and David passes him, laughing all the way.

Why is he so happy?  Well, if I were to venture a guess it would be because he is now the “winner.”  David is a bit competitive.  And now his sweet minivan is leading all family members in the “race.”

But what do I know?

This entire time David has been up to his Tom Foolery, he has been laughing.

Now.  You all know David.  You might find it hard to believe that he smiles, let alone laughs.

It’s true.  He does.

And he laughed so hard and his own awesomeness that he made his cheeks hurt.

I laugh often.  I don’t think I have ever made my cheeks hurt from laughing.

Maybe he just needs to practice more.

So, we arrived and gave Alex the gift of the bumper.  He was thrilled, as most people would be.

Why does he need it?

I don’t know.  He is probably going to weld it into something awesome and whatnot.

Yes.  Alex is a welder.  What did you think he was?   A barista?

We had a lovely little getaway and now we are back to the real world.  Spring break is over and I must return to the task of shaping the minds of my brilliant, young children.

I shall have this day for mourning.