We learned from our last trip to NY that the smartest move is to START EARLY.  It is a very solid 13-14 hour drive if you factor in the necessary stops and at least one slow down.  The best move is to be ON the road by 5AM.  Thankfully, Stewart is more than willing to help. 

We were outside Buffalo by 5PM dropping him off with Noelle’s family.  Then we took Tab to meet up with Ava in Lima.  Next stop was dropping Nigel off at Gunnar’s in Fairport, where Kelly met us to pick up Nan.  Marie, Katriel, Johanna, and I then ate at Taco Bell and checked into our gorgeous hotel.