Home!!

After over 4000 miles of driving we are home, and loving it!! Our drive home was long, but we had some fun stops along the way.

First we spent a day in Nauvoo, Illinois. For those who my not know, this is where the early members of the Mormons found refuge for awhile, before they were again cast out (1840s) of that city and headed West. We made it to Carthage as well, where the Prophet Joseph Smith was martyred. The kids had a blast on the oxen ride and playing the pioneer games (while dressed as pioneers). Greg and I enjoyed those, as well as some tours from some of the little stores and shops.

It was nice to sleep in a hotel for more than one night. We got to rest and swim in the pool, eat pizza on the floor and watch cable TV. We also got to cross over the Mississippi River. It was crazy to see all these places that I have heard and read about all my life.
Next we headed to Lincoln, Nebraska where Greg's brother and his wife live. It was hotter than any place we'd been, but we had fun at a nearby museum and catching fireflies. The kids had to get used to their dog, Rudy, but we were all friends by the time we left.


Yesterday we were on the road for 14 hours. It would have been less but we took some nice breaks and even drove through a horrible Nebraska storm. It was a very long day, but our own pillows and beds made it all worth it. Now back to a more normal life.