We made it!

It's hard to believe that about a week ago we were still prepping for the trip to Columbia. It's been a whirlwind to say the least, and (as mom would say) quite an adventure! On Sunday Dad, Mom and I loaded up two vehicles and made the short leg of the drive to Indianapolis where we got some rest at Aunt Jess and Uncle Dan's. Special thanks to Kel, Jeremy, Erin, Brian and Gina for providing great company and snacks :)

Monday's drive was a bit longer - about 10 hours or so - but I was able to make it through without any napping...quite an accomplishment! It was pretty amazing how the last two hours of the drive seemed to drag, but eventually we made it. We also saw some beautiful scenery along the way. Here were some of my favorites:

Louisville, KY skyline

Smoky Mountains

We got to the new apartment that night with enough time to unload most of my stuff, grab dinner and make a first run to Target. Luckily, it's a furnished apartment so there were no major items to move. Heading up the stairs, Mom did remind me how I was not supposed to be living anywhere else without an elevator...whoops! Tuesday rolled around and with that came more unpacking and the arrival of my second roommate. Mom and Dad headed to Richmond to visit Amy and I continued unpacking. It could be a while before I find a perfect spot for everything...