On the way, we stopped in West Virginia to stretch. The dogs all got their first taste of snow and LOVED it.
On the way to Indianapolis, we stopped in Dayton, OH at the US Air Force Museum. We had the dogs in the car, so we only got the chance to run through it quickly. We'd love to go back some day and check it all out.
We got to spend a few days with our friends, the Johnson's, and meet their 2 youngest kids. We hadn't seen them in a couple years, but we pretty much picked up where we left off. Our visit was way too short, but I am really grateful we had the chance to see them.
Playing Phase 10 with Matthew and Sunshine, just like we were back in Hawaii.
After Indianapolis, we went to southern Illinois to visit Adam's Grandma Crystal, who we hadn't seen in years. While there, Crystal insisted that she take care of the dogs so we could take a trip to the St. Louis Arch. My favorite part - being able to see Busch Stadium through the window at the top of the arch.
More card games - with Grandma Crystal.
Next, we went to northern Illinois to see Adam's mom's side of the family. I had never met any of them, and Adam hadn't seen them since the early 90's, so we were both really excited about that visit. They were able to get all the aunts and uncles and most of the cousins to come for that. We all had a good time sitting around talking and eating (a lot), and we are grateful for them for making it a special visit.
It was finally time to go home so Adam could go back to work, but we took the scenic route home. On the way back, we stopped at Lake Michigan. It was really pretty there.
And we stopped at Lake Erie for a much needed break.
Adam indulged my desire to stop in every city on the way home with a Major League Baseball stadium.
Comerica Park - Detroit
Progressive Field - Cleveland
Heinz Field - Pittsburgh
It was a really nice trip, but it feels so good to get settled in at home.
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