Yesterday was our big day of travel: Phoenix to Memphis to Chicago was the plan. When we arrived to the Memphis airport (filled with its delicious BBQ scent) we learned that the previous two flights to Chicago had been cancelled and our 7:20 pm flight was thus rather overbooked. We were giddy for vouchers until we heard the “deal” a flight to Minneapolis and a connection to Chicago (maybe). Mmmmm, no thank you. But then, genius struck and we realized that there was a flight directly to our final Grand Rapids destination. So after one rush across the airport, a tiny airplane hour, and an unexpected airport pick up from my parents later, we were home early and with $900 in flight vouchers to boot!
Yeah for traveling with only carry-ons!
So we are back, but minus our car and winter things, which are still in Chicago. But Ryan will drive back to Chicago with my Aunt tomorrow and retrieve our car. (Without catching the subway and bus and late night slippery road drive back that we were dreading.)
So we are back and celebrating Christmas with my family this wintry Sunday. For our quotable Sunday, I bring you Riana’s words from yesterday’s travel and a few snapshots from our leftover smorgasbord.
1. In the airport upon meeting her first midget–
Riana: Why are you so short sir?
Midget: Why are you short?
Riana: ‘Cause I’m three!
2. Upon being woken up for landing in Grand Rapids
But Mama, I’m out of batteries.
3. Finally tucked in bed and rethinking the day that did not go we had previewed
So, how did we get here again? Do we have to go to ‘Cago (Chicago) to-later?
