Enough said.
We are home after over 7 months of Traveling!!!
Thanks for all that followed the blog while we were traveling. Talk to you all soon.
Since we do not have phones yet, if you want to get in contact with us, email us at Jordan.Book85@gmail.com or Kbook6@gmail.com
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Indianapolis, Indiana
This is a picture of the plane we took to Indianapolis. 13 rows of seats with a total of 50 people, super small!!!
We arrived in the afternoon on Wednesday and found our friend Stacie waiting for us right away. It was great! We then went to the restaurant where she works to have some free lunch which was yummy, then we headed back to her place. She lives in a town-house with her friend Dana, and her dog Bella. Dana is so graciously sleeping in Stacie’s bed and letting us use her room. So we went to Stacie’s parents house for dinner, we have been planning this since Costa Rica, and her mom made us chicken enchiladas.! We met her parents and brother, played a few games of what they call “corn-hole” and we call bean-bag-toss, then we all enjoyed very yummy enchiladas!
Thursday we drove around downtown Indianapolis for a little while, took a few pictures, and just saw the city. This is the only day Stacie had to work in the evening, so we drove her to work, headed back to her place, and then went and ate dinner later at the restaurant.
Friday was a relaxing day. We stayed home, relaxed, went into downtown again for a little bit. We went over the the NCAA hall of fame. Here are some pictures from that.
Early morning Saturday we drove to Chicago. Check out the Chicago blog before this one. Sunday we drove home from Chicago, relaxed and went back to Stacie’s parents house to have another nice dinner, and watch the Manning bowl #2. It was the football game of the Colts (Payton Manning) vs the Giants (Eli Manning). It was very fun, especially being around all Colts fans.
We went to bed that night to prepare to wake up super early for our 6am flight. We will be home in Arizona bright and early in the morning just before 7am (because of the time difference). We can’t wait to see all our family and friends!!
We arrived in the afternoon on Wednesday and found our friend Stacie waiting for us right away. It was great! We then went to the restaurant where she works to have some free lunch which was yummy, then we headed back to her place. She lives in a town-house with her friend Dana, and her dog Bella. Dana is so graciously sleeping in Stacie’s bed and letting us use her room. So we went to Stacie’s parents house for dinner, we have been planning this since Costa Rica, and her mom made us chicken enchiladas.! We met her parents and brother, played a few games of what they call “corn-hole” and we call bean-bag-toss, then we all enjoyed very yummy enchiladas!
Thursday we drove around downtown Indianapolis for a little while, took a few pictures, and just saw the city. This is the only day Stacie had to work in the evening, so we drove her to work, headed back to her place, and then went and ate dinner later at the restaurant.
Friday was a relaxing day. We stayed home, relaxed, went into downtown again for a little bit. We went over the the NCAA hall of fame. Here are some pictures from that.
Early morning Saturday we drove to Chicago. Check out the Chicago blog before this one. Sunday we drove home from Chicago, relaxed and went back to Stacie’s parents house to have another nice dinner, and watch the Manning bowl #2. It was the football game of the Colts (Payton Manning) vs the Giants (Eli Manning). It was very fun, especially being around all Colts fans.
We went to bed that night to prepare to wake up super early for our 6am flight. We will be home in Arizona bright and early in the morning just before 7am (because of the time difference). We can’t wait to see all our family and friends!!
Chi-town
We headed to Chicago early on Saturday morning, and arrived before noon. It was Jordan, me, Stacie our friend from Costa Rica, and her roommate Dana. We started at Millennium Park.
This is a large park with a few museums, a large fountain, some tourist sites, and a very large stage for concerts. We wanted to see “the bean” which is a famous part of Chicago. Here are some pictures with the bean!
After walking around the park for a little while, we walked down Michigan Avenue and through downtown Chicago. We walked to the Willis Tower, which is the new name for the Sears Tower. It was super cloudy and not worth it to go up, so we didn’t, but here are a few pictures of it.
We then went over to Navy Pier. There was a lot to do there, but we just walked around and ate some lunch.
Chicago has a free zoo!! So of course we went to that. It’s called Lincoln Park Zoo. Here are a few pictures there. They actually had a lot of animals, it was fun.
After the zoo, I was lucky enough to get to see my aunt, uncle, and cousins from Wisconsin again! We met up for dinner at Uncle Julio’s and it was yummy tex-mex food. Here are a few pictures with my cousins.
Back at Millennium park is the Buckingham fountain that has a light show and music each hour. It was very nice to sit and watch, and we actually had some fireworks in the background during which was nice. I got a few good pictures of the city at night as well.
Us in the hotel room
We headed back home in the morning after seeing Stacie’s college. St.Francis University near Chicago. We hit some rain but it wasn’t too bad. Chicago was a little bit cold but I am sure we will have a big change when we get home to the heat of AZ.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Newfane/Buffalo, New York with my Grandma
Buffalo
We arrived to Buffalo on Saturday around 6pm, and my Grandma and Aunt were patiently waiting for us at the station as we arrived 30 minutes late. We had a nice ride back to my Grandma’s house through the scenic route, and it is so beautiful out here in Newfane, New York!
My Grandma and Aunt Cheryl live about 1 mile away from each other and it was very nice to see both of them. I hadn’t seen my aunt in about 15 years, since the last time we were in Newfane. The last time I saw my Grandma was in Arizona last year when my Grandma and Grandpa drove out to visit for a little bit. Unfortunately, my Grandpa passed away 1 month ago, so we didn’t get to see him, but it was very nice looking at pictures and talking with my Grandma about him.
Sunday we attended church with my Grandma and Aunt. My grandpa had attended this church since he was a young boy, having grown up right down the street from the church. Immediately following the service there was free pizza because this was the first Sunday of Sunday school for the children. On the way home we stopped by the cemetery that my grandpa is buried in. Jordan spent the remainder of the day watching football and my cousin Stephanie and her husband Frank came over and visited us. I hadn’t seen her in over 15 years.
Monday, my Aunt Cheryl picked us up and we headed to Niagara Falls. We went over to the Canadian side because it has a better view of the falls and it truly was a beautiful sight to behold.
Tuesday we helped my grandma clean up her garden by picking potatoes and weeds.
Wednesday morning was another early travel day as our flight left at 815am. We will be in Indianapolis by 115pm. Our last stop until Phoenix!!!!
We arrived to Buffalo on Saturday around 6pm, and my Grandma and Aunt were patiently waiting for us at the station as we arrived 30 minutes late. We had a nice ride back to my Grandma’s house through the scenic route, and it is so beautiful out here in Newfane, New York!
My Grandma and Aunt Cheryl live about 1 mile away from each other and it was very nice to see both of them. I hadn’t seen my aunt in about 15 years, since the last time we were in Newfane. The last time I saw my Grandma was in Arizona last year when my Grandma and Grandpa drove out to visit for a little bit. Unfortunately, my Grandpa passed away 1 month ago, so we didn’t get to see him, but it was very nice looking at pictures and talking with my Grandma about him.
Sunday we attended church with my Grandma and Aunt. My grandpa had attended this church since he was a young boy, having grown up right down the street from the church. Immediately following the service there was free pizza because this was the first Sunday of Sunday school for the children. On the way home we stopped by the cemetery that my grandpa is buried in. Jordan spent the remainder of the day watching football and my cousin Stephanie and her husband Frank came over and visited us. I hadn’t seen her in over 15 years.
Monday, my Aunt Cheryl picked us up and we headed to Niagara Falls. We went over to the Canadian side because it has a better view of the falls and it truly was a beautiful sight to behold.
Tuesday we helped my grandma clean up her garden by picking potatoes and weeds.
Wednesday morning was another early travel day as our flight left at 815am. We will be in Indianapolis by 115pm. Our last stop until Phoenix!!!!
Morristown, New Jersey
We spent the majority of our time in New Jersey at our friends house relaxing. Literally, laying around the house watching tv and doing nothing.
We first met Brad and JoJo on our honeymoon in Cancun. They were staying at the same hotel as we were and we incidentally did an all-day excursion together. From there, we spent most of our dinners together and lounged around the resort together. They have 2 adorable and rambungsish kids, Alex and Jack. Alex is a 7 year old 2nd grader and loves to play soccer. Jack is a 5 year old about to start kindergarten and is very protective of his older brother. They are both very affectionate and are always ready for some cuddle or snuggle time.
Jack and Krystle
Alex and Krystle
How cute!
Their house is gorgeous and I was ready to move in upon seeing it. It was conveniently located at the top of a miniature hill which provided a city on a hill type feeling. Only was a problem when the basketball rolled down the hill and into the street.
Brad and I spent half of our morning one day trying to get a rope for a swing over a tree branch in his backyard. Even once we got it up there we had to spend additional time to take a knot out of the rope. It was quite an endeavor.
One night we went with our friends to a dinner party to celebrate the Jewish holiday Ramadan. It was an amazingly big house and very beautiful! We met a lot of people and had a very nice dinner.
Here we are in the kitchen!
Brad is an excellent photographer and took some pictures for us.
Brad and the family drove us to Newark Penn Station to catch our bus early on Saturday morning. According to Brad it “isn’t the best part of town,” and we knew that already from when we picked up our bus tickets. It sure was interesting the people and conversations we heard at the station. But finally, almost 30 minutes late, we got on our bus and were on our way.
We first met Brad and JoJo on our honeymoon in Cancun. They were staying at the same hotel as we were and we incidentally did an all-day excursion together. From there, we spent most of our dinners together and lounged around the resort together. They have 2 adorable and rambungsish kids, Alex and Jack. Alex is a 7 year old 2nd grader and loves to play soccer. Jack is a 5 year old about to start kindergarten and is very protective of his older brother. They are both very affectionate and are always ready for some cuddle or snuggle time.
Jack and Krystle
Alex and Krystle
How cute!
Their house is gorgeous and I was ready to move in upon seeing it. It was conveniently located at the top of a miniature hill which provided a city on a hill type feeling. Only was a problem when the basketball rolled down the hill and into the street.
Brad and I spent half of our morning one day trying to get a rope for a swing over a tree branch in his backyard. Even once we got it up there we had to spend additional time to take a knot out of the rope. It was quite an endeavor.
One night we went with our friends to a dinner party to celebrate the Jewish holiday Ramadan. It was an amazingly big house and very beautiful! We met a lot of people and had a very nice dinner.
Here we are in the kitchen!
Brad is an excellent photographer and took some pictures for us.
Brad and the family drove us to Newark Penn Station to catch our bus early on Saturday morning. According to Brad it “isn’t the best part of town,” and we knew that already from when we picked up our bus tickets. It sure was interesting the people and conversations we heard at the station. But finally, almost 30 minutes late, we got on our bus and were on our way.
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