Road trip home

After months of anticipation we packed up the Rav and started the trek back home.  Everyone thought we were leaving after work on Friday the 20th but Andy took Friday off so we decided to surprise everyone and left after work on Thursday.  We drove all night and got to my parent's house around 12:30pm for the first surprise.  It was great to chat for a couple hours before heading up to the cities and the cabin.

We did a little covert planning with Katie and Tom and managed to surprise both Kathy and Steve with our early arrival.  We smashed 6 people, 2 kids, 2 dogs and a lot of stuff into 2 cars but made it to the lake. 

We were so excited to spend time with family but I think Cali was the happiest of all to be back at the lake.  She swam every chance she could get.  She even mastered jumping off the end of the dock!

We had lots of boat time, relaxation, lots of great greasy Lincolnwood food and drinks.

Cali never wants to be left behind

Owen and Katie kayaking

May Family Photo

Andy water skiing

After the cabin we drove down to St. Peter to stay at my parents place for a couple days.  Unfortunately we seem to have forgotten how to use the camera since we have NO pictures of the 2nd part of our trip...

We checked out my sister Greta's new house.  They hadn't even lived there for a week and we were already crashing.  We went and lost playing bingo but it was still fun!  We were able to spend some time with all my siblings except Raquel since she is living in Baltimore right now.  Greta and Nate now live in St. Louis Park, Gabrielle lives in St. Paul and Wyatt will be starting his freshman year at Iowa State in a couple weeks.  It was so great to relax and see so many family members!

On Friday we drove down to Iowa City to see my best friend Bonnie and her husband Matt.  We got to spend an hour with them when we were back in May but other than that hadn't seen them since our wedding in Mexico!  They just finished building their house and we couldn't wait to see it and them!

Then came the dreaded drive back to UT.  We left Iowa City at 1:30pm and got home at 9:30am Sunday morning.  Not too bad considering our hour detour for construction and a 2 hr rest stop sleep session.  Oh the things we do just so we can bring our spoiled puppy home with us...

It was a great trip but I think we are both looking forward to flying next time :)

Love,
Lexi