Road Trip

Wow it has been a crazy week! On Wednesday we began our long trip back to Utah. It seemed like we packed almost everything we own--our car was completely packed! Our first stop was South Bend, Indiana where Ryan had an interview with a residency program. We had a lot of fun there and they have an amazing program. Ryan spent most of the day Thursday interviewing and the kids and I were able to spend the day with Emilee Wells and the girls. We had so much fun visiting with them. We got a driving tour of South Bend--it is beautiful! We drove by Notre Dame's campus and passed the football practice field and I couldn't resist getting a picture for Ryan (not a bad picture for sticking my camera through the blacked out fence). After Ryan finished interviewing we were back on the road--next stop Omaha, Nebraska.

We got to Omaha around mid-night and stayed with Grammie and Grandpa--Elder and Sister Slater. We got to spend all of Friday with them. We had so much fun visiting and seeing the sites of their mission. It was so much fun to visit the Winter Quarters and the Council Bluffs visitors centers along with the tours that go with them. There is such an amazing spirit there and gives such a great perspective on life and what is important. They also took us to museum where they had these amazing trains. We got there a little late and weren't able to go in the trains but Jack was still in heaven just being able to see these amazing trains. We had so much fun and are going to miss Marv and Sue while we are in Utah but are so grateful for their hard work and service.

We left Omaha around 9:15am on Saturday morning and headed to our final stop--Highland, Utah! This was the day I was dreading. Traveling over 900 miles and 14 hours with 2 kids---talk about crazy!Well actually the kids were angels, they were perfect--way better than I could have asked for! Jack had his leap pad with a new Thomas game and movies to entertain him and Macie--sweet Macie did not have one crying spell, not one! She was happy to look around at all the big trucks, listen to me read her stories and sleep--she was SO good! We had some good stops in the middle of no where and saw more cows than people--Nebraska and Wyoming are exciting places. We pushed through and finally made it to my Mom and Dad's house around 1am and Ryan and I were ready for some good sleep.

What a road trip---long but not as bad as I expected. All I can say is that it is good to be in Utah--I have missed the mountains!