John and I were up by 5:30 a.m., ate breakfast at the motel, and were on the road by 6:15 a.m.  We again had sunny skies and clear roads the whole day.  As we traveled north, we saw spring begin to fade and by the time we reached Iowa, the trees were barely beginning to bud.  However, the tulips are blooming in Amy's yard and there is more green here in Sioux Falls.  It was good to see everyone again and we were  amazed at much the boys grew over the winter.  We'll be here until Monday--it feels good to know we'll be out of the car for a couple of days.