5/11

Pennsylvania & Ohio

We were up early the next morning and on our way to Ohio by 10:00.

We got to Canton, OH a little early and so we went to see Paul Blart 2 to kill some time. After the movie was over we headed over to my great aunt and uncle’s; Kent and Karen’s. We talked with them for an hour and then their daughter and family, Kelsey, Adam, Will, and Luke came over and we got to meet them, too. We had a great time catching up and we hope to see them again soon. 

         

5/12

Indiana, Illinois & Missouri 

We left Ohio the next day and drove for 6 hours to Indianapolis to see Tyler and Laura, Mom’s cousins. 

We met them at a community garden and we got to meet their brand new daughter, Anika Ru.  

We headed to St. Louis in the hopes of going up in the Gateway Arch. We arrived just as they closed so we drove right through town; motivated to get home. We made it to Columbia, MO for the night. 

5/13

Kansas & Colorado

We were up and out of the hotel by 7:00, ready to be home.  

We drove for almost 13 hours and finally reached the city limit for Estes Park, a day early! 

We went home, hoping to find Dad and Drew, but instead, we found Banjo and construction guys! We called Dad and he was at Cables with the Collinet 2’s, and so we grabbed Banjo and headed over there. Drew, Jade and Quinn were soooooooo surprised! We had a great night and are thrilled to be home.