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Okay, where were we? Heading home, I guess...to David's parents, anyway. Grandpa had one more destination up his sleeve though--The Great Platte River Road Archway. It was a great finale to our trip. The Archway is an interactive adventure that pays tribute to the pioneers who passed through Nebraska on their way West. Wearing headsets, we listened in on "conversations" and watched the exhilaration and heartbreak of the journey. It was really neat. And I think seeing it at the end of our trip, it all made more sense to the boys because they had seen some of the places that the exhibits displayed. Even Seth had his favorite parts of the arch: a window at the top of the arch where you could watch the cars speeding by on I-80 and the escalator! (Grandma pointing out something to Samuel on a map--Samuel LOVES maps!)


(just 2 of the many exhibits)

We arrived safely in the Quad Cities on Thursday, July 26. We planned to leave the next day after Don's bone marrow biopsy. We didn't leave then so they'll be more to come...

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Rochelle said…
That place looks really neat! That is really neat that Samuel likes maps!! Smart kid.
August 7, 2008 at 10:43 PM
Chelgren Family said…
What adorable boys you have! I am so enjoying looking and reading your blog!! I am so glad you are doing well!! I am going to have to visit your blog again tomorrow as my mommy "meter" is going off!! My youngest has a bad cold and her cough keeps waking her up, so she is crying "rocky, rocky" so I need to go rock her back to sleep!!
August 10, 2008 at 10:48 PM
Jennifer Truitt said…
Hi Amy! Troy was so excited when I somehow stumbled across your blog!! He was just asking someone from Hobe Sound the other day if they know David. He wants me to ask you to tell David "Hi"! I have also started a blog....truitttimes@blogspot.com I know you have posted on Andrea's carepage before but up until about 1 week ago I couldn't get anyones email address. I think I can get them now. Hope you all are doing okay. Maybe David and Troy can exchange phone #s sometime and catch up! Will look forward to staying in touch through blogging!
Jen Truitt
August 13, 2008 at 1:13 AM
Amanda said…
i so enjoyed "seeing" your family vacation. i know how it is to go back to a place and have mixed emotions. Thanks for the view into your world! :)
August 13, 2008 at 5:51 PM
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