Second year Day 228 - Monday July 29, 2013

We got up and got things packed up.  Arrianne was still staying with us at the hotel, and she didn't have to leave until 9:30, so we decided to stay and visit until then.  After goodbyes, and finally left about 10:00.  I had to take a couple of phone calls between 9:30 and 10:00 so that slowed us down some.  The trip overall went very well, although it ended up taking us 11-1/2 hours to get home.  I guess we just stopped too many times again.  Oh well, what can you do.  Also, I decided to go through Missoula and while passing through, we stopped at the Good Food Store and picked up some fresh fruit and veggies so that we'd have food for tomorrow.  It's always hard to get home and have nothing we can eat! The guys don't keep fresh produce on hand while I'm gone.  Mark pulled in about 10 minutes after we did, as he had stopped at the auction on the way home.  He was hoping to beat us, and almost made it!  It was very weird to come through the garage and past Jake's area and not see Jake.  It will all take some time to get used to.  I felt some quick tears coming, but pushed them back and stayed focused on unpacking.  Another trip completed!  There's lots to get done tomorrow, and we are all exhausted and so we headed right to bed.