Roadtrip recap, part 1

I've been negligent with the posts over the last month. Preparing for our trip to Wisconsin for Easter and the big move kept us busy. I was a little nervous pre-move in getting things organized in Madison, loading the UHaul, and then driving half-way across the country. Fortunately, RTC was looking forward to the road trip, so that put a positive spin on things.

We flew to Chicago on the Wednesday prior to Easter and stayed at my mom's. We enjoyed a nice meal with my mom and step-dad (Lou Malnati's pizza!) and rested up for our busy next few days. Thursday we drove to Madison and was welcomed by my jubilant nephew H, who came sprinting across the backyard when he saw us pull up in the driveway. :) We got to work sorting through our boxes of stuff. We also made some time over the next few days to pick up our favorite WI items and of course visit with family.

Sunday was Easter. The Madison house was busy and full of people, but we went to church and managed to pull together an Easter meal. Here is the slightly frazzled but happy group.

H is likely looking very giddy because he is eyeing this:


H LOVED the UHAUL. He got to sit in the front of the cab and pretend to drive, complete with seat belt, "hot coffee and snacks for the drive". He discovered if he pushed on the horn he could actually make a sound and of course, THAT was very exciting. You would think that just "driving" the truck would be excitement enough, but he also loved to hang out in the back while we were loading. He even helped RTC tie down the stuff buy holding the rope. This kid was so excited that at random moments he would start jumping up and down and announce that he was in the back of a BIG truck! My step-dad has pictures so hopefully I can upload them soon.

Early Monday morning we headed out. We were on the road at 5:40 AM. I whined about this the night before, but once we were on the road, I was happy we left so early.

Here's the first driver:



And here's the second driver:


Part 2 to come!