Safe and sound in Nebraska

We made it to Nebraska despite all the snow.  Our flights were on time and uneventful from Columbus to Chicago and then again from Chicago to Omaha.  We had to wait about 30 minutes for our rental car because people were turning them in late because of the weather. 

All day long our Nebraska friends and relatives were keeping us updated about the I-80 interstate closings.  We were able to drive as far as Lincoln but couldn't get all the way to Kearney which was supposed to be our initial destination.  All is fine though because Lee Ann lives in Lincoln, so we went to her house and she's hosting us tonight.  On the way, we picked up Valentino's pizza and a bottle of Baileys Irish Cream.  So we're set for the night.

The kids are outside playing in the huge snow drifts here.  Some of the drifts along the interstate were taller than the full sized car we were driving and looked like breaking ocean waves that were frozen as they toppled over.  The interstate really wasn't bad at all.  Some of the side streets are pretty rough, but we made our way easily to Lee Ann's street and then broke drifts for two blocks on her street to get to her house. 

I'm on meds again today because I didn't want to deal with it all while traveling.  I also was lifting and moving our luggage despite the dirty looks I'd get from Ken.  Hey, someone had to do it and he was already loaded down.  I did get Val to carry one more bag than usual so she was getting quite a workout and I had a little less than normal.