“We’re all loaded,” I announce from the kitchen island when Liberty and Madison emerge from the restroom. “Are we ready?”

“I’m ready,” Liberty states while Madison slips her winter coat over her arms.

“Are you sure you have the dogs’ schedule straightened out?” Madison asks, pulling out her Notes app on her cell phone. She scrolls through her massive list for this trip to ensure we aren’t forgetting anything.

“Yep. The guys know we are gone and ...