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We are officially home for good!  We had a rough travel day, so be prepared!

First we flew from Milwaukee to Minneapolis.  The flight went great and we even got in 20 minutes early.  That's when it all started.  We had to wait on the plane because they didn't have a gate for us to pull into.  When we finally did get a gate, the brake got stuck.  First they said they would fix it quick.  Then they said they would disconnect it and tow us in.  Finally, an hour later, they said the tired needed to be removed so they could tow us to the gate. While all of this was happening I was wrestling with a tired baby and wondering if I was going to make it to my connecting flight.  There were a lot of people on my flight gong to Salt Lake, so they held the plane for us.  I glanced at the clock as I was "running" to my gate.  It was 2:12 and my flight was supposed to leave at 2:15.

I was not happy with the situation at all.  Emme had to sit through 2 straight flights and I didn't get a chance to eat lunch.  Plus I had to sit in a middle seat because I didn't have a chance to talk to the desk and ask for an aisle seat.  Other than all that... the flight went pretty well.  Emme slept and I stole some of her pb&j sandwich.

Sarah and Hollie met me at the airport with our old convertible.  They even helped me get all our bags to the car which was great!  The fun started again.  I finally got in the car and out onto I-15 when I noticed the check engine light turn on.  The car was overheating!  I was going to try and get off the next exit I could find, but I noticed that the car cooled down when I started driving.  I thought I would try it.  It was the longest, roughest, and hottest drive I have ever had in my life.  I was so nervous and I was stuck in rush hour traffic here and there.  I made it over to the carpool lane and watched the thermostat carefully all the way home.  I made it!  I still can't believe it.  Good thing we have another car that actually runs. :)

We got home, ran to the store and just relaxed.  Emme was so excited to play with her toys.  They were everywhere!  She especially loved this soccer ball.  I love her shorts, and those are one of the pairs of sandals my mom bought her.  So cute!  (P.S. - Sorry for the lack of pictures!)