Summer 2013 Road Trip | Entry 5

Day 3: 

Tuesday

600 Miles (Iowa - Illinois - Indiana - Ohio)

We did lunch at a rest area again. Thanks for the PB&J supplies, Marita! This rest area was in eastern Iowa near the Quad Citities. A bit of trivia: Auntie Jennifer was born in Davenport, IA, one of the Quad Cities. Eric's family moved to Ohio prior to Eric's arrival.

The Mississippi River:

Welcome to Illinois:

Honk Shoo. Actually I didn't do any snoozing. Eric was doing all the driving and I seemed to be at the boys' call just as I was nodding off.

Aiden was once again the nap-taker, while Reid powered through the afternoon:

The Illinois:

Reid was excited to point out wind mills in eastern Illinois:

Welcome to Indiana:

First time to eat at a Steak 'n Shake; just on the west side of Indianapolis:

Reid finally cashed in after supper. Poor guy had a tough day without a nap:

Indianapolis Colts' stadium:

First sign of Dayton:

Aiden said he was sleeping too so I should take a picture of him:

The paper car from the Steak 'n Shake

was a big hit:

Reid Hospital sign in eastern Indiana:

Welcome to Ohio:

The Englewood water tower:

1329.6 miles from Colorado... we arrived!

Reid playing soccer with Grandpa:

Car time for Aiden:

Summer 2013 Road Trip | Entry 4

Day 2 - Iowa

Riding in the truck with Paul:

I see a tractor!!!

Kudos to Eric for picking out blue shirts for the boys; match the New Holland blue perfectly:

Hoop building for storage:

Climbing up with Farmer Paul:

A bit crowded for four:

After Paul and the boys climbed down, Aiden saw his opportunity and scurried back up into the cab. He insisted we close the door so he could drive the tractor by himself:

Christmas card worthy!

Red Angus:

Farmer Paul putting the electric fence back up:

Nap time:

Playing pool with Dad:

Giving Mommy a high-five when the ball went in:

Discussing strategy:

Putting together a neat snake/number puzzle:

Spinning in the chair:

Reading with Daddy:

Day 3 - Leaving Iowa

Popping bubbles:

We love you, Aunt Marita! See you this weekend:

Here we go... 600 miles to Englewood, OH: