Rachel's Big Helper Road Trip Packet!

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Our Trip Overview

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When We Leave

Tuesday, May 12!
That's TODAY! 🎉

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Where We're Going

Vestal, New York!
Near Binghamton

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Starting From

Our home in
Falls Church, VA!

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Our Cool Car

Our electric EV9!
No gas needed! ⚡

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Our Trip Map

🏡 Virginia

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Falls Church, Virginia

HOME! This is where we start. Buckle up!

↓ driving through Virginia 🚗

🌿 Pennsylvania

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Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Charging stop for our electric car! 🔋
Time for a snack break too! 🍎

↓ almost there!

🗽 New York

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Vestal, New York

Our hotel! Holiday Inn Express 🛏
We made it to New York!

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Binghamton University

Mommy gives her special speech! 👩‍🏫
She is a SUPERSTAR! ⭐

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Finger Lakes, New York

A fun day exploring beautiful lakes! 🍏
Friday May 15 — still in New York!

↓ Saturday — time to say goodbye and split up!

👩 Mommy + Rachel + Evie

← Back to Virginia!

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Falls Church, VA

We're home! ❤️

👔 Daddy's Work Trip

➡ New Jersey!

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Atlantic City, NJ

Daddy's conference! 🎉

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Rachel's Big Helper Checklist

Check each box when it happens! You are SO important on this trip! ⭐

Tuesday Help pack snacks in the car bag 🎒
Tuesday Buckle seatbelt safely 🔒
Tuesday Wave goodbye to our house 👋🏠
Tuesday Cross into Pennsylvania — new state! ⭐
Tuesday Watch our car charge at Carlisle ⚡ (just like an iPad!)
Tuesday Cross into New York — another new state! 🗽
Tuesday Arrive at our hotel in Vestal! 🏨
Wednesday Attend the special dinner with Mommy's friends 🍽️
Thursday Watch Mommy give her big speech! 🎓 Cheer extra loud!
Thursday Give Mommy the biggest hug after her speech 🤗
Friday Explore the beautiful Finger Lakes! 🌊
Friday Find a cool rock, leaf, or nature treasure 🍃
Saturday Hug Daddy goodbye — he has a work trip! 👔
Saturday Be Mommy's co-pilot on the drive home! 🗺️
Saturday Arrive home safe — TRIP COMPLETE! 🏆🎉

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I Spy on the Road!

Check the box when you spot it! Can you find them ALL? 🔍

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A Big Truck

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A Bridge

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A Cow or Farm

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A Hill

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A Police Car

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A River or Lake

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An Airplane

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A Rainbow

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A Gas Station

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Car Games to Play!

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License Plate Alphabet!

Try to spot every letter A through Z on license plates as we drive! Can you find them all before our next stop?

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The Singing Game!

Pick something you see outside and make up a silly song about it. The sillier the better! Evie can play too!

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How Many Colors?

Pick a color and count how many cars of that color you can spot before Daddy counts to 20. Who wins?

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The Quiet Game!

Who can stay the quietest the longest? This is Mommy and Daddy's FAVORITE car game! 😄

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Rachel's Special Mission!

🌟 Top Secret Mission! 🌟

You are the Official Family Cheerleader on this trip!

Your mission: Give Mommy the BIGGEST cheer and the BIGGEST hug after her special speech at Binghamton University on Thursday!

She has worked so hard and YOUR cheer will make it extra special! 🎓❤️

Mission Status: READY TO LAUNCH! 🚀

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Draw Something You See!

Use this space to draw your favorite thing from the trip! ✏️

What did you draw?

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Rachel's Trip Journal!

Write your favorite memory from each day! 🖌️

🏔️ Tuesday — Travel Day

🍽️ Wednesday — Dinner Night

🎓 Thursday — Mommy's Big Speech!

🌊 Friday — Finger Lakes Day

🏠 Saturday — Drive Home!

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Rachel's Star Chart!

Earn a star for being a great helper! Ask Mommy or Daddy to tap one for you. ⭐

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3 stars = Extra story tonight!
6 stars = Pick the music in the car!
10 stars = Special treat of your choice! 🍦

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Rachel's Car Bag Checklist!

Make sure your car bag has everything! Check it off! ✅

Favorite stuffed animal 🧸

Crayons or markers 🖍️

This adventure pack! 📋

A cozy blanket 🛏

Snacks! 🍎🧂

Water bottle 💧

Headphones 🎧

A book or two 📚