Jacob, Rachel and I stayed up pretty late, although Micah had to go to bed since he had to work the next day. It was nice just getting to hang out and relax. They graciously let us sleep in their bedroom and they slept in the other room on an airbed. I would have slept really well if it hadn't been for Daniel waking me up every other hour for a bathroom run!
On Tuesday morning after breakfast, Rachel took us around Ames and showed us some of the sights. It's actually a very nice town (except those pesky Cyclones...haha!). We stopped at a cute toy store on the main street where there were several shops. It was lots of fun to look around! By the time we were done doing all of that it was time to meet Micah for lunch. We ate at a popular Mexican place, El Azteca. Once again we enjoyed a tasty meal!
Next we headed to the Iowa State campus (Yes...I have walked on Cyclone soil now. I feel dirty.) so Rachel could show us where she studies and works!
She even gets her own (well, shared) office this year!
After we saw her building, we walked to the library, which was really cool and we met one of Rachel's friends while we were there.
We did a little walk through more of the campus. Here are Rachel and I under the Campanile. It's really beautiful.
Apparently legend has it that if you kiss your true love under it, you'll be a Cyclone for life. Needless to say, I did not kiss my hubby under it!
By mid-afternoon we headed back to the house where we just hung out for the rest of the day. Jacob and I both ended up taking a nap at some point. I just could not keep my eyes open anymore and the next thing I knew an hour had passed!
Jacob and I both enjoyed playing with Rachel's iPad!
For supper we had grilled burgers, potatoes and baked beans. And then for dessert we had brownies and ice cream with some really good hot fudge on top!
We had to say goodbye to Micah that night before bed, since he'd be off to work earlier than we'd be up. I had a harder time falling asleep that night, but I think it was because of my late afternoon nap. At least I slept well! In the morning we got all packed up and then the 3 of us went to Village Inn for breakfast, before Jacob and I had to leave to come home.
I'm so happy that we were able to visit them, even if it was just for a short time as well. Our whole trip was a whirlwind, but so much fun!
Our trip home was about 6 hours or so. It felt long at times and not so long at others. Jacob and I traded off on the driving and made oh so many pit stops for me! It was a great trip, but nice to get back home again too.
I remember the whole getting up multiple tones to pee in the night! Thankfully I'm not there yet but I do know that I will have to stop my liquid intake by 7pm. It'll help if you're not already :)
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