
Dawn's Summer Vacation Road Trip Photos - Round 7
Dawn's Summer Vacation Road Trip Photos - Round 8

Final round of Summer vacation photos!! Gary, sister in law Julie, Pops and niece Kendra on our way to Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood Texas, some beautiful Longhorns to look at along with a bull and I think the other one is a bull calf?? Cute tho!!

Final round of Summer vacation photos!! Gary, sister in law Julie, Pops and niece Kendra on our way to Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood Texas, some beautiful Longhorns to look at along with a bull and I think the other one is a bull calf?? Cute tho!!

Final round of Summer vacation photos!! Gary, sister in law Julie, Pops and niece Kendra on our way to Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood Texas, some beautiful Longhorns to look at along with a bull and I think the other one is a bull calf?? Cute tho!!

Salt Lick BBQ is AMAZING!! And the atmosphere is awesome its out on a ton of property, the atmosphere alone is great and the you add in the food and it’s a winner!!

Salt Lick BBQ is AMAZING!! And the atmosphere is awesome its out on a ton of property, the atmosphere alone is great and the you add in the food and it’s a winner!!

Salt Lick BBQ is AMAZING!! And the atmosphere is awesome its out on a ton of property, the atmosphere alone is great and the you add in the food and it’s a winner!!

Salt Lick BBQ is AMAZING!! And the atmosphere is awesome its out on a ton of property, the atmosphere alone is great and the you add in the food and it’s a winner!!

Salt Lick BBQ is AMAZING!! And the atmosphere is awesome its out on a ton of property, the atmosphere alone is great and the you add in the food and it’s a winner!!

Salt Lick BBQ is AMAZING!! And the atmosphere is awesome its out on a ton of property, the atmosphere alone is great and the you add in the food and it’s a winner!!

Salt Lick BBQ is AMAZING!! And the atmosphere is awesome its out on a ton of property, the atmosphere alone is great and the you add in the food and it’s a winner!!

One of the cool things about this place is if you want to drink liquor you are more than welcome to BYOB! And folks come in with all kinds of coolers filled with liquor!

One of the cool things about this place is if you want to drink liquor you are more than welcome to BYOB! And folks come in with all kinds of coolers filled with liquor!
Dawn's Summer Vacation Road Trip Photos - Round 7

Our last night in Chicago we went to see a Cubs game! So fun! We had great seats which makes it even more fun! Tried a Chicago dog, wouldn’t want one again but glad I tried it! yes I am wearing a Cubs hat! Hey it was gonna rain that night so I bought a hat at the game!!

Our last night in Chicago we went to see a Cubs game! So fun! We had great seats which makes it even more fun! Tried a Chicago dog, wouldn’t want one again but glad I tried it! yes I am wearing a Cubs hat! Hey it was gonna rain that night so I bought a hat at the game!!

Our last night in Chicago we went to see a Cubs game! So fun! We had great seats which makes it even more fun! Tried a Chicago dog, wouldn’t want one again but glad I tried it! yes I am wearing a Cubs hat! Hey it was gonna rain that night so I bought a hat at the game!!

Our last night in Chicago we went to see a Cubs game! So fun! We had great seats which makes it even more fun! Tried a Chicago dog, wouldn’t want one again but glad I tried it! yes I am wearing a Cubs hat! Hey it was gonna rain that night so I bought a hat at the game!!

Our last night in Chicago we went to see a Cubs game! So fun! We had great seats which makes it even more fun! Tried a Chicago dog, wouldn’t want one again but glad I tried it! yes I am wearing a Cubs hat! Hey it was gonna rain that night so I bought a hat at the game!!

Our last night in Chicago we went to see a Cubs game! So fun! We had great seats which makes it even more fun! Tried a Chicago dog, wouldn’t want one again but glad I tried it! yes I am wearing a Cubs hat! Hey it was gonna rain that night so I bought a hat at the game!!

Our last night in Chicago we went to see a Cubs game! So fun! We had great seats which makes it even more fun! Tried a Chicago dog, wouldn’t want one again but glad I tried it! yes I am wearing a Cubs hat! Hey it was gonna rain that night so I bought a hat at the game!!

Finally our road trip is winding down! As we head back to Texas we leave Chicago and go through St. Louis while there of course we stopped to see the Arch!!

Finally our road trip is winding down! As we head back to Texas we leave Chicago and go through St. Louis while there of course we stopped to see the Arch!!

Finally our road trip is winding down! As we head back to Texas we leave Chicago and go through St. Louis while there of course we stopped to see the Arch!!

This sandwich shop in St. Louis we heard was amazing and holy shit one of the best pastrami sandwiches ever!!!

This sandwich shop in St. Louis we heard was amazing and holy shit one of the best pastrami sandwiches ever!!!
Dawn's Summer Vacation Road Trip Photos - Round 6

Road trip continues!! This is the same day we spent in Green Bay and Milwaukee before heading to Chicago!

When we got to Chicago it was late afternoon, we decided we would go on the Sunset Architectural Boat Tour while we waited we hung out in the lobby bar of our hotel had some complimentary meat, cheese and wine they brought us!

When we got to Chicago it was late afternoon, we decided we would go on the Sunset Architectural Boat Tour while we waited we hung out in the lobby bar of our hotel had some complimentary meat, cheese and wine they brought us!

When we got to Chicago it was late afternoon, we decided we would go on the Sunset Architectural Boat Tour while we waited we hung out in the lobby bar of our hotel had some complimentary meat, cheese and wine they brought us!

When we got to Chicago it was late afternoon, we decided we would go on the Sunset Architectural Boat Tour while we waited we hung out in the lobby bar of our hotel had some complimentary meat, cheese and wine they brought us!

Okay so when we took this photo we were positive it wasn’t blurry….clearly we had too much wine to drink thinking this photo was in focus!!!

Highly recommend the Sunset Architectural Boat Tour in Chicago it was truly awesome!!

Highly recommend the Sunset Architectural Boat Tour in Chicago it was truly awesome!!

Highly recommend the Sunset Architectural Boat Tour in Chicago it was truly awesome!!

Highly recommend the Sunset Architectural Boat Tour in Chicago it was truly awesome!!

Highly recommend the Sunset Architectural Boat Tour in Chicago it was truly awesome!!

Highly recommend the Sunset Architectural Boat Tour in Chicago it was truly awesome!!
Dawn's Summer Vacation Road Trip Photos - Round 5

Our time in Minnesota visiting a close friend was awesome, from there we started our trip to Chicago.. to get to Chicago from Minnesota we went thru Wisconsin, another super pretty state!

Our time in Minnesota visiting a close friend was awesome, from there we started our trip to Chicago.. to get to Chicago from Minnesota we went thru Wisconsin, another super pretty state!

Our time in Minnesota visiting a close friend was awesome, from there we started our trip to Chicago.. to get to Chicago from Minnesota we went thru Wisconsin, another super pretty state!

Our time in Minnesota visiting a close friend was awesome, from there we started our trip to Chicago.. to get to Chicago from Minnesota we went thru Wisconsin, another super pretty state!

Although my hubby isn’t a Packer fan we thought what the hell we are driving right thru Green Bay might as well stop and check out Lambeau Field..

Although my hubby isn’t a Packer fan we thought what the hell we are driving right thru Green Bay might as well stop and check out Lambeau Field..

Although my hubby isn’t a Packer fan we thought what the hell we are driving right thru Green Bay might as well stop and check out Lambeau Field..

Although my hubby isn’t a Packer fan we thought what the hell we are driving right thru Green Bay might as well stop and check out Lambeau Field..

Hee hee meat packing company…packing…hee hee… holy shit these pretzel balls were way too good! And helllooo we are in Wisconsin so we gotta try out the cheese curds here, so..freaking…good!!

Hee hee meat packing company…packing…hee hee… holy shit these pretzel balls were way too good! And helllooo we are in Wisconsin so we gotta try out the cheese curds here, so..freaking…good!!

Hee hee meat packing company…packing…hee hee… holy shit these pretzel balls were way too good! And helllooo we are in Wisconsin so we gotta try out the cheese curds here, so..freaking…good!!

Hee hee meat packing company…packing…hee hee… holy shit these pretzel balls were way too good! And helllooo we are in Wisconsin so we gotta try out the cheese curds here, so..freaking…good!!
Dawn's Summer Vacation Road Trip Photos - Round 4

Our time in Minnetonka, Minnesota with our good friend Erin continues, we all checked out a local hot spot Porchetteria in Minneapolis..

Our time in Minnetonka, Minnesota with our good friend Erin continues, we all checked out a local hot spot Porchetteria in Minneapolis..

Our time in Minnetonka, Minnesota with our good friend Erin continues, we all checked out a local hot spot Porchetteria in Minneapolis..

The food was pretty darn good so was the dessert!!

The food was pretty darn good so was the dessert!!

The food was pretty darn good so was the dessert!!

The food was pretty darn good so was the dessert!!

The food was pretty darn good so was the dessert!!

The food was pretty darn good so was the dessert!!

On our way to Duluth, Minnesota where Lake Superior is located.. we stopped to get some drinks and breakfast….when you order a bloody mary they automatically give you a glass of beer they said it’s a Minnesota thing!! HOLY SHIT the Donut French toast we ate was AAAAAAMMMMAAAZING!!

On our way to Duluth, Minnesota where Lake Superior is located.. we stopped to get some drinks and breakfast….when you order a bloody mary they automatically give you a glass of beer they said it’s a Minnesota thing!! HOLY SHIT the Donut French toast we ate was AAAAAAMMMMAAAZING!!

On our way to Duluth, Minnesota where Lake Superior is located.. we stopped to get some drinks and breakfast….when you order a bloody mary they automatically give you a glass of beer they said it’s a Minnesota thing!! HOLY SHIT the Donut French toast we ate was AAAAAAMMMMAAAZING!!
Dawn's Summer Vacation Road Trip Photos - Round 3

Day 2 of our road trip!! on day 2 we went from Missouri, to Iowa to Minnesota! Here we are getting ready to leave Kansas City Missouri..

Day 2 of our road trip!! on day 2 we went from Missouri, to Iowa to Minnesota! Here we are getting ready to leave Kansas City Missouri..

Bye Bye Kansas City, Gary and I for sure want to go back there it was a pretty cool town would be fun to watch a baseball game there..

Bye Bye Kansas City, Gary and I for sure want to go back there it was a pretty cool town would be fun to watch a baseball game there..

Beautiful scenery in Missouri

Beautiful scenery in Missouri

Beautiful scenery in Missouri

Beautiful scenery in Missouri

Welcome to Iowa!!

Welcome to Iowa!!

Iowa was so damn green and pretty it was such a peaceful drive from Iowa to Minnesota, beautiful properties and people just living a quiet peaceful life..Heaven!!

Iowa was so damn green and pretty it was such a peaceful drive from Iowa to Minnesota, beautiful properties and people just living a quiet peaceful life..Heaven!!
Dawn's Summer Vacation Road Trip Photos - Round 2

Day 1 of our road trip continues as we head to Kansas….On Day 1 we went from Texas to Oklahoma, to Kansas to Kansas City Missouri where we slept for the night…

Made it to Kansas!

So the route we took into Kansas started out what you would think all of Kansas looks like flat and dry..

So the route we took into Kansas started out what you would think all of Kansas looks like flat and dry..

However as we drove Kansas became REALLY pretty at least this part of Kansas, it was so unexpected and just flippen beautiful!

However as we drove Kansas became REALLY pretty at least this part of Kansas, it was so unexpected and just flippen beautiful!

However as we drove Kansas became REALLY pretty at least this part of Kansas, it was so unexpected and just flippen beautiful!

However as we drove Kansas became REALLY pretty at least this part of Kansas, it was so unexpected and just flippen beautiful!

However as we drove Kansas became REALLY pretty at least this part of Kansas, it was so unexpected and just flippen beautiful!

Hello Missouri, Kansas City Missouri! Seriously what a neat town, who knew??!! They say that’s what people end up saying that are just making it a pit stop, my hubby and I for sure want to come back since that’s what we made it this trip just a quick sleep over city..

Yahoooo made it to our Hotel, The Ambassador super fancy place….and yes we got a deal!! No really we did!

Okay so I had a few drinks at the hotel so while I was waiting for Gary, he was finding out what BBQ place is the best in town so we could try some Kansas City BBQ, I was trying to get a good shot of the city street our hotel was on!!
Dawn's Summer Vacation Road Trip Photos - Round 1
Road trippen!! Gary and I LOVE road trips. Our close friend Erin is a 5th generation Nevadan, so when she told us she was leaving Nevada for Minnesota for her career we knew we had to come and visit her, and we did so with a road trip!! Thought I would show you our route…Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and Erin’s house in Minnesota. Then when we left her place our route back was Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas and back to Texas. We had some stops along the way and for the next few weeks I will be rolling out those photos!

This is the map of the route we took for our big road trip!

To get to Texas to start our road trip we flew, here we are at the Sacramento Airport happy to be leaving soon!

Here we are in Denver for our connecting flight to Austin, yes there are NO direct flights from Sacramento to Austin you have to connect somewhere..

In Leander, Texas at our close friends house who just had a baby boy!

In Leander, Texas at our close friends house who just had a baby boy!

How cute is their baby!! Oh my gosh SO adorable!

How cute is their baby!! Oh my gosh SO adorable!

Seeing Ted 2 at our favorite movie theater Movie House and Eatery each person sits in their own lazy boy leather chair, awesome!!

Day 1, Yahooooo the start of the road trip, leaving Texas on our way to Oklahoma

Day 1, Yahooooo the start of the road trip, leaving Texas on our way to Oklahoma

Day 1, Yahooooo the start of the road trip, leaving Texas on our way to Oklahoma

Welcome to Oklahoma!