Friday: We started our journey on the 17th just one day after our finals for spring term. We left around noon and drove all day until we reached North Point, NE. However I was not able to drive at all on the way there because the car was a manual and I can't drive a manual:(
Saturday: We stayed the night there and then woke up bright and early to continue our journey to Illinois. We finally arrived at destination at around six or seven. In total it was a 19.5 hour trip! The road trip took us through two states that I have never been through that being Nebraska and Iowa.
Monday: I had another first when we went to Chicago and I saw my first of the great lakes, Lake Michigan. I was so exciting, beautiful, and big!! We had a fun time in Chicago ending our day with a trip to the Cracker Barrel.
Tuesday: The next day we just hanged out at the house and did the registration and licensing for our new car that we were buying from Luke's grandma. The car is a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis and in his grandmother's word "Lauren won't like this car because it isn't a racing car." lol I don't know what ever gave her that idea. We then went over to his other grandma's house for a BBQ which was interrupted by a big thunderstorm. However despite the rain we had a great time over there.
Thursday: Then on Thursday we went to six flags which was probably the highlight of the week for me because I love amusement parks and this one did not disappoint. We spent much of the day there and were exhausted by the time we got home.
Friday: Our last day at home was another hangout day and packing up to leave the next day. We ended the day with a trip to Avantis with the whole family which was very nice.
Saturday: The car was all packed so we left around 7 in the morning and stopped by Keith's new business to take a look. After that we were on the road the rest of the day until about 8 when we stopped at a hotel in Sidney, Nebraska for the night. When we first arrived I heard a siren that sounded like a fire truck but to my dismay I found out it was really a tornado warning. I was really worried until Lucas assured me we were perfectly safe and we were.
Sunday: We arrived home from our long vacation around 4 pm and unpacked and set up the piano we bought home with us:)
Overall we had a wonderful time in Illinois seeing family and friends but it was also very nice to be home and back to a schedule...I can only sleep in so much! Well now we are just working for the rest of summer and Lucas is working hard prepping for the LSAT. Also our garden is doing awesome!!
