The third 24

We got into our very last state around 10pm Monday night. We had switched drivers somewhere around Jackson hole, Wyoming, and it was freezing!!! It was summer when we left, and now we've arrived at winter.

There were tons of animal crossing signs up in there, so not only were we freezing, but we were also nervous we'd get attacked by a bear or elk. One just never knows.

We had a deer and a fox run into the road at separate times, so we were super thankful not to hit anything. We were so happy to be in Idaho! The route we chose took us through several small ski towns (adorbs!) and was super windey, so I had no time to be sleepy. 

We rolled up into rexburg at midnight exactly. So some trip stats. 2500+ miles. 38 hours of driving (35 to rexburg, plus our detours) accomplished in just 53 hours. Only 2 real meals consumed. And no hotels stayed at. By our awesome driving, we were able to shave a whole day off of our trip. And it was actually really fun! And we don't hate eachother, so serious win. 

I was so excited to meet Lexi's roomies. Kendall was so sweet, she stayed up for us and had Lexi's bed all made up. And then she slept on the floor so the 2 homeless kids could sleep in a bed for the first time in 3 nights.

We slept in and enjoyed some Bachelor in Paradise all morning. They were stoked to find out that their new roommate Megan (below) loves the Bachelor too. 

At lunchtime we decided to head to the taco truck for some deliciousness. (Above and below) last year when we came, the taco truck was closed, but the restaurant (which I prefer) was open. Still delish, but the restaurant had horchata, so that's a deal.

We got Lexi checked in, and since I forgot my checkbook (doh!) we got to go to Walmart for a money order and some groceries. 

Emmi came over that evening and these two acted like they hadn't seen each other in years! It was cute. Emmi left for her mission in March, but had to come home for medical reasons, so it was a treat to see her.

We decided to head out on the town, but first, Lexi decided to cram her huge box into the rubbish bin. I didn't think it would fit, but these three worked together and got it. The fun never ends.

We settled on Costa Vida for an early dinner. It's kind of like cafe rio, but not as good. Still good, just not as good.

After dinner it was picture time!

These girls are so cute. (:

And of course one with the momma.

This is where we took pics last year. (: awwwww.

Then things got super crazy. Glad we didn't get in trouble for this one.

I am sooo thrilled and proud of lex that she came back to school here. Praying for good things for this girl this year.

It was pretty fun watching them climb up and down this thing, not gonna lie.

Aaand the momma.

Next up was the temple. I was soooo sad to find out that it is closed for a few weeks. I was really looking forward to going there!

And the momma.

For dessert, we got gelati at Karie Anne's. We had to plan out our meals, gotta be sure to get in all the rexburg favs.

We came back to the apartment and I played some bananagrams with kaylin, Haley, and their friend. Then, these crazy college gals and I headed to bed at 9. I mean, really, that's 11 o'clock our time, so not as lame. It was a really good day in rexburg and I am, again, so thankful to have this time with my big girl.