Hey all! I just wanted to post a little note to give an update on our adventure across the country.
We left early on Tuesday morning and drove 950 miles to Omaha, NE. I really liked the country and Wyoming really wasn't too bad. On Wednesday, we got up and made it into Chicago to stay with Eric's Aunt Sally! We absolutely love her--not just because she's giving us a comfy place to stay. She has the most beautiful house. I love it here. We venture off into the city tomorrow to sight see.
I'll keep you all posted when I can. I don't have the cable to plug in my camera, so I'll post those when I can. I'll also post my research on getting good gas mileage. So far, I've found that by going approximately 8 mph less, we get 6 more miles to the gallon. There are obviously other factors that have to be accounted for, but it's worth it for me to go a little slower.
My family has been asking a lot about gas prices, so I'll tell everyone about it. Throughout Wyoming, it was only a few cents cheaper than Bountiful. We paid $3.99, but in Nebraska... the cheapest we paid is $3.49. Their super unleaded is actually cheaper than the regular unleaded because it has 10% ethanol in it.
Anyways-- we hope you all are doing really well.
This is their backyard. Isn't it beautiful!
While we were in Chicago, the Navy/Marines were practicing for the air show. We were lucky enough to catch a few tricks.
Family picture in the bean
Is it bad that I think he looks like President Eyring?
More of our favorite pictures and the Chicago Art Institute.
Moving day was quite interesting to say the least. Eric and I brought everything in ourselves after the moving truck arrived 5 hours late. Unfortunately, some of the boxes looked like this...
And of course there were some casualties. Sorry Janet-- I tried by wrapping everything in bubble wrap.
So here are a couple pictures of our new place. This is the living area and the kitchen and hallway are in the background. The hallway that goes to the left leads to the closets and bathroom.
Here is our cute kitchen. All of the appliances are brand new stainless steel. 
Here is Eric putting together our new furniture from IKEA. We really lucked out when we went and found everything we needed/wanted in the "as is" with no scratches or damages. 
This is overlooking the Pentagon at Sunset. Joe- I thought of you when I took this picture. I sure miss the sunsets on Sunday evenings.
Courtney's son Vash
Because here we come. Next month, Eric and I will be picking up shop and heading to our nations capitol! We are sad to leave our friends and family, but super stoked for our new adventure! Eric has been offered an internship and has decided to step up for the challenge. We hope to see you all before we go!!!
