November is the hardest month of the year for me even though its the month I was born in its the month Suzzane was called home in. But there is #Thanksgivng which I love celebrating with my friends and family. And this week I found out its also #Route66 Birthday. Would you please help me wish a Happy 100th Birthday, to Route 66!
Route 66 has been on my #bucketlist since Suzzane was a little girl. I would like to ask you to come help me celebrate one hundred years of family vacations, roadside diners, gas stations, small towns, historic landmarks, and memories made along America’s Mother Road. And what better time to begin checking off a family bucket list?
Here at GreatfulMoments.com, Route 66 is more than a highway. It’s a dream shared across three generations of our family, including my late daughter Suzanne and my Aunt Sussane that began when they decided when Suzzane was 16 they would travel Route 66.
As part of our Christmas Gift Guide Wishlist 2026 — Helping Santa Load the Sleigh, we’re inviting families to think beyond presents under the Christmas tree. Why not give your family a day trip, a weekend adventure, or a visit to a town you’ve never explored?
Our first featured destination is Weatherford, Oklahoma, where we’re discovering fascinating museums, a giant Route 66 astronaut, historic downtown businesses, family-friendly restaurants, and opportunities for homeschool learning. We’ll also explore nearby Clinton and Hydro, where more Mother Road history is waiting to be discovered.
We’re planning this adventure from the Fort Worth, Texas, area, and we’ll be sharing ideas for families who want to experience Route 66 without spending a fortune. And Weatherford is only the beginning! If you’ve been to Weathford and have any tips for us please leave them for us.
As we discover more Route 66 towns, we’ll add their stories, attractions, restaurants, and family adventures to this anniversary celebration so you can follow along and plan your own trips. Because sometimes the best Christmas gift isn’t something you unwrap. It’s the memories you make together.
Grateful. Thankful. Blessed.
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Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
