Our Amazing Vacation - Final Day

I wish we could have stayed longer, but we just didn't have the time.  We stayed until Sunday morning.  Since it was General Conference, I didn't mind traveling.  Although I hated to miss conference, I figured we could catch up over the next week or so.

We woke up early and had our last meal with my parents.  We didn't want to rush but we didn't know how long it would take to cross the border so we had to hurry.  We got everything packed up and in the car.

 It was really hard to say goodbye.  I'm so glad I thought to grab a picture before we pulled away.

It was just starting to rain as we left and gradually got worse the closer we got to Seattle.  We were able to listen to the Saturday morning session of Conference while we drove, although coverage was sometimes a little spotty.

 Crossing the border was quicker than before but still took about 20 minutes.

 Honestly, it felt good to be back in the USA.

 There was this funny sculpture we could see on the other side of the crossing.  We couldn't even tell it was a sculpture until we got closer.  It was so weird.  It sort of looked like a billboard or some sort of screen but you could see through it.  It weirded us out.

After we crossed the border it really started to rain.  Hard.  It rained all the way to the airport.  It didn't slow us down a ton though.  Which was good because we were starting to get a little concerned about the time.  We still had to drop off our rental car.  For some reason I was thinking that we had to take it to their office or whatever and then shuttle to the airport.  Thankfully, that turned out not to be the case and we dropped it off right at the airport.  Also a good thing because I was starting to get really concerned about the time.  We got a little lost in the airport at first but we figured it out.  We got in a line to check in our suitcase and we decided that I would take the kids and get in the security line.  We weren't there long when I heard someone say that there was a family line.  I asked a security guard and he led me to it.  It was so much shorter and the boys were pretty good to stay with me.  We got through without much trouble and headed for the terminal.  I had Brigham and Jonathan's hand in a death grip as we walked and we were almost there when I heard our names over the speakers.  The plane was boarding and we were some of the last ones.  I hurried everyone along and we made it on without much trouble.  I got everyone in their seat.  I sat with Brigham next to a stranger and Nathaniel and Jonathan were together two rows in front of me.  The guy next to me said that my boys were brave to be sitting by themselves.  I told him my husband was on his way.  I could hear the flight attendants talking about closing the doors and I told them that Jaaromy was on his way but he was in security.  I was starting to get a little nervous.  I even mentally prepared myself for the possibility that he wouldn't make it and I'd have to get everyone home and come back later for him.  I decided it would work out because I had my car keys and I assumed the suitcase would still be put on the plane.  But still, that was not a desirable situation.  Finally I got a text from Jaaromy saying that he finally made it through security.  I told him to hurry because they were closing the doors right now!  The guy next to me was anxious for me and kept a look out for him.  Finally, I saw him come down the isle.  I was so relieved!

It was still raining hard when we took off.  It was crazy to watch the take off with so much rain hitting the wings.  It was rough but then finally we were above the clouds and it was sunny again.

 It was a smooth flight and didn't feel too long.  Jaaromy ordered us a snack box since we didn't get lunch.  It was nice.  Landing was fun because we flew over the Great Salt Lake and then past the airport.  We circled around so we were coming in from the South.  If we had been on the other side of the plane we might have seen our house.  But it was still fun to see familiar landmarks.

We got off the plane, got our bags and got on a shuttle to the car.  We were feeling pretty tired and definitely ready to be home.  When we got there I made some monkey bread and eggs and we settled in and watched the first half of the Saturday afternoon session of conference.

We were able to catch up in a little over a week.  I hated that we were behind but it was a great opportunity to take a fun trip to see new things and especially to see Grandma and Grandpa.  I'm so glad we went.  I wish we could do it again.  When I was saying goodbye to my mom we realized that they only had six months left.  Now, as I'm posting this they only have about four.  Hopefully it will go quickly.