We are back to the humble abode. For some reason this trip was a little challenging. I am not sure if anyone noticed but I may not have been in the best of moods!!!! I know I was surprised by that too. We had some little things happen all along the way. After my last update we found we had a broken tail light, a indicator light that came on when we were ready to leave,( didn't come back on) and sat in a hour and a half traffic back-up near Michigan City. But we made it!!!!! One of the Highlights of the trip.....OH, let's be honest......it was the only highlight of the trip ,was to the Trek bike company. They were in the middle of a dealer show but Jesse was able to hook us up with a private tour. Thanks Jesse!!! This is the atrium area with all of the bikes that Lance Armstrong rode in his tour wins.
Most interesting to us was the bike that he rode the year we went to the Tour. It was the year that he hooked a food bag being held by fan and crashed.
When he crashed he was able to get going again only to slip off the pedals a few minutes later. It was not until he finished this stage with a win, that it was discovered that the frame was cracked. It was interesting to see it up close and personal. I can still remember how we felt when we returned to the bus from the tour route to hear that he had crashed and then trying to find a bar or someplace with a TV in order see the finish!!
With his return to cycling this year a new bike was designed for him. For those who do not follow the sport he raced this one in the tour of California not the Tour de France. It is a one of a kind bike and was stolen during the tour. Obviously it was retrieved and returned to Trek.
We had a great time on the factory tour and then it was back to the campground. On the way we saw some more of Wisconsin........cornfields. Dave decided on the scenic route back and at least we were lost here instead of the in the ghettos of a city like we usually get!!!! It is a joke that if there is a bad part of town that is where Dave will take us!!! Love ya honey!!
We got back to GR and after a quick job of unloading all the stuff we headed up to Pando ski area where Jesse was participating in a 12 hour bike race. It ran from noon to midnight and we offered to pick up Lukas and bring him to our house and to bed. Jesse and Amy came over after the race. Jesse did really well, he came in first in his category. He was the only one brave enough to solo ride in his age group for the full 12 hours. Everyone else only did 6 hours. After a bath Lukas spent a little time with grandpa, and he can get a little wild with the toys...watch out grandpa!!!
Of course grandma had to make sure he had something to play in while he visited. He really seemed to enjoy his new jumper.
After some exercise he was ready for some breakfast. He really loves his puffs and is picking them up and almost making his mouth. He has the concept down just can't seemto get them off his hand. He sees them in your hand and grabs it and pulls it to his mouth. I believe he is growing up too fast.
It was nice to go on vacation but just as nice to be home again. Aunt Sarah wasn't happy to see Lukas either and when he needed a little down time she was more than happy to provide a shoulder. 
Next summer we will not be taking a vacation to the Dells....for those who love it have fun!!!
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