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We Have Arrived At Our Destination!
Well, the kids and I slept like logs in those wonderful, fluffy, soft, comfy beds last night. I didn't think any of us would ever get up this morning! But we did, slowly. We had a lovely breakfast and I just want to say that if you are ever on 70W outside of Dayton in Englewood, be sure to stop and stay at the Hampton Inn Suites. It was a lovely hotel and the people were soooo very friendly and the beds...well, let's just say, if there had been room, I would have snuck one out to my Xterra:)
But the Xterra was full as you can see by this picture that Jack took:
Please note the legos which are a lovely, versatile toy for the kids to enjoy.
Jack was my navigator and helper on our trip. He helped me keep up with the directions. He took photos. He changed the Harry Potter disks. He answered the phone. He enjoyed using the Atlas and figuring out where we were and how much further we had to go before reaching the next town.
Here are some of the photos he took yesterday and today(and please ignore the dates as he hasn't corrected his camera datewise):
All of these photos are ones Jack took as we sped around Dayton at about 60 mph. It's hard to get pictures of something when you are speeding by like that!
This is my favorite trip picture. This is Booboo. My father bought BooBoo 30 years ago next month as a gift for me. I saw him at the Williamsburg Pottery and he was 10.00. I fell in love with him for the same reason I called him BooBoo. He was a mismade toy. His brown eyes had strange flecks in them where the color wasn't quite right. He seams were crooked and his nose was on crooked, but I loved him. BooBoo went to William and Mary with me. Lived in Williamsburg with me, then returned to Lynchburg. When Jack was about 2, I gave him to Jack and he has gone everywhere with Jack since then. He has been to the beach, to California, to Florida, and places in between. Now, BooBoo is continuing his travels. He is one of the most well traveled bears in history (and you can tell by looking at his rather worn appearance that he is one of the most loved as well!)
Here is the lovely room we stayed in last night. Aren't those beds inviting?
Here is the exit to Ohio. The sign thanked us for visiting and was signed by the governor. We were so impressed by it, that Jack missed the Welcome to Indiana sign that followed!
We drove through Indiana fairly quickly. We did stop there for lunch though. So then we could say, we lived in Virginia, we ate in West Virginia, we slept in Ohio, we ate in Indiana and now we are staying in Illinois.
But, Jack did manage to get a nice picture of Indianapolis as we zoomed on by!
And for now, that is all the pictures. We have unpacked, notified kith and kin that we arrived safely and I have already been looking into the local attractions!
Tomorrow will be a day of grocery shopping and exploration. Tonight we just ordered pizza...oh, how the children are suffering!
And he did capture the Welcome to Illinois sign! (Please ignore the antenna!)
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I love that ILLINOIS sign! Welcome to my home state. Cindi
pleased you slept well and safety
I know what driving when you are sleepy is like
well done to Jack sounds like a was a busy lad
great photos too
I LOVE BooBoos nose it gives him character
enjoy yourselves
HUGS
I need to grab a good bed. I'm not suprised both the Best Western and Hampton Inn franchises are trying to update their image and comfort.
I love Booboo the bear. Every girl should have something they can pass on. No one has heirlooms anymore.
Glad to hear that you made it safely. We have relatives in Dayton, Indiana and Illinois so we recognize some of the sites in the photos. Great travelogue! Hope you are getting settled in today :)
Hey! You're here! Welcome!