Tuesday, August 19, 2014

VA-PA-OH-IN-IL-WV Trip

**We have a passenger with us.. Flat Missy. She wanted to go with us to our final destination in Chicago to see Jordan, but was not able, so we brought her via cardboard cutout so she could be with us in spirit at least!


August 19th
Day 1 of the trip starts out with us in the car on our way towards Richmond via Highway 64.

Flat Missy was pretty excited about going through the tunnel. I can't say I agreed.

New Kent, VA
First Stop along the way was in New Kent, VA to see the Saint Peter's Parish Church built in 1703 and was supposedly the location of the wedding of President George Washington and Martha. 
Flat Missy was impressed!

Washington DC
Well, that took extremely too long to get through DC Traffic! Here's me and Missy stopping for a quick rest stop on the northern side!

Pennsylvania Border
Welcome to PA! Missy is excited!

Everett, PA
Next stop was in Everett, PA at the largest quarter on the East Coast.


St. Mary's PA
Made it to my Mom's house! Missy gave Mom a big hug!!

August 20th
Day 2 enjoying the solace of my mom's house in the country!


DuBois, PA
Went with Mom to a doctor's appointment and then to some lunch. Missy had a great time!

Missy and I stopped at the local Wal Mart.. She had to pee.

Missy made cupcakes for dessert!

August 21st
Day 3 did a little sight-seeing in St. Mary's...
Below is the Decker Chapel.  It seats about 8 people! Missy thought it was kinda neat!


Final evening, we just sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening..

August 22nd
Day 4-- Got up in the morning and said goodbye! Missy says bye to Mom's cat Gabriel.

Hermitage, PA
Stopped at the Avenue of 444 Flags to pay respect to the captives held in Iran from 1979-1981.

Fremont, OH
Oh my goodness this road trip is getting long!

Welcome to Indiana!

CHICAGO
We made it! Here we are crossing the bridge over into Illinois!

Made it to Jordan's! Immediately went to dinner at Lou Malnatti's. Jordan said it was the best Chicago Style Pizza! Missy was excited to finally see Jordan since June!
Love!!

August 23rd
Day 5! Headed into Downtown Chicago to see the Navy Pier. It was almost too foggy to really see much but it was nice! Flat Missy stayed at home since she didn't fit in my purse!


Back to Jordan's where Flat Missy and Jordan made Burgers and salad!

August 24th
Day 6! Headed back into Downtown Chicago.. Terry and I took a pretty decent Selfie..

Chicago Tribune Building
and it just so happened to have my favorite Milton quote on the side...

The Bean

Wrigley Field


August 25th
Day 7! Leaving Chicago in the Morning. Missy says goodbye to Jordan's Building
What a great trip!

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