Iowa Bound! On the Road - Day 3

We were really looking forward to our stop-over in Sheridan & had planned an extra day to unwind.  Home of my favorite Aunt & Uncle - it never takes much of an excuse to visit!  Our drive today would be the shortest of the entire trip - just under 300-miles.

Driving into the morning~

We had breakfast on the road - anxious to get to the Sheridan Fairgrounds - our plan was to arrive mid-afternoon.

Wyoming State Line!

It didn't seem like long until we were crossing the state line.  We'd left the snow behind & were thankful for the great driving weather.  Every time we stopped, Farah would get a fresh, cold carrot.  We offered water - sometimes she'd drink - other times not.  I didn't electrolyte her the entire trip.

At the rest area~

We stopped to stretch & give Farah more hay.  Courtney & I enjoyed watching what had become her daily routine.  In the mornings, munching away at her hay bag, hung from the back door & looking out at us from time to time.  When she needed a potty break - she would start moving from side to side & we'd call ahead & tell Butch to pull off.  After our lunch stop - she'd usually spend the afternoon facing front & looking out the side windows at the country.  By late afternoon, she would be as ready as the rest of us to be done for the day!

Our Camping spot~

We were the only ones at the Fairgrounds.  After checking in at the office - paying for the stall & purchasing shavings - we parked by a grassy strip.  Butch unloaded the two trees in large pots, I'd insisted on bringing. By the time we were done, it looked like we'd moved in! :-)

Beautiful historic buildings~

Talk about a gorgeous Fairgrounds!  Sitting up high on a hill, the new bleachers & sky bridge dominate the skyline.  Within in minutes Aunt Shirley & Uncle Keith pulled in!  Auntie always had Mom's knack for knowing when & where I was :-)

Another incredible building~

Farah met everyone, we settled her into a large stall.  We three squeezed into the car, it was only a few blocks to Auntie's house in town.  It was Great to have the opportunity to let-down & relax after  days of driving.

Auntie's beautiful Fall wall hanging~

If I haven't mentioned before how talented my Aunt is - I'll mention it again!  I tried to sneak the above wall-hanging into my purse - but it wouldn't fit :-(  We spend the rest of the afternoon catching up.  Uncle Keith took us all out to a wonderful dinner at one of the best places in town!  Just nine months before- on my way home from visiting Mom - I'd mentioned to my Aunt & Uncle that Butch & I were considering a move to Iowa.  Surreal~