Kyoo 25

Last weekend was almost magical. A blur, but magical just the same. I love going home and this trip was no exception. The drive brought back memories of family trips to Idaho in the summer. I've discovered that I have random sites that I look for during the 900 mile drive:

• The Spud Drive-Inn, complete with semi-truck size potato
• The Christmas moose
• The on-ramp to I-80 in Rock Springs
• The Lincoln statue between Laramie and Cheyenne
• The tree growing straight out of a rock
• The TA outside of Cheyenne were gas is always about $0.25 cheaper than anywhere else.
• The boring green "Welcome to Nebraska" sign
• Exit 36 where Babar broke down once
• The cut-out of a wolf howling on a butte
  
• Cabela's and the duck pond
• Girl's camp site just outside of Lexington
• The Archway by Kearney
• The Shelton exit where I could get off and take the back roads home
• Exit 314 where I say good-bye to I-80

Yes, I know, this is boring but it's nostalgic. I love spending time with my family and just being able to cuddle up with the younger ones and wake up with them right next to me in the morning. I love seeing Shadrick, my dog, and sitting in the front yard eating breakfast and watching the sunrise.

Now that I'm gone, Nebraska brings back good memories. Everything is so open and free. When the wind isn't blowing, it's peaceful and you can just get away in a matter of minutes and feel like you're one of the only people on the planet. I like being outside in the summer.

Okay, I'm done. I didn't take any pictures because it was a very short trip and was action-packed. Between the picnics, library, bike rides, catch, exploring, Chinese buffet, fishing, playing at the park, jamming in the car, playing sardines, staying up late, talking to a really nice young man, and of course, driving, it was the perfect weekend. I want to do it over again.

I must move on though and conquer this semester. I'm making good progress. I went dancing last night and learned a little swing and country. I do need practice though.

And, I want dates. I only have one so far.

Have a great day :)