So far, we had stayed in 4 hotels and spent about $400 combined.  One night was pretty awesome, one was good, and the other two were a little crappy.  The 20 minute nap had given me a second wind. Could we make it all the way home without stopping?

We were facing another 12 hours of driving. If we kept driving, we'd save money on the hotel, and most likely we'd save money on gas.  It's so much easier to use the cruise control when there were less cars on the road. And...we'd be able to sleep in our bed when we got home! I told Matt that I could take the first shift and he could sleep for awhile. I was surprised that I didn't have to work harder to convince him. When I stopped for gas again, he's try to get some rest.

While we were driving, we listened to CD's and talked about our trip.  We were looking forward to coloring in the new map!  40 States!  We are getting so close.

I continued on 64 east for 182 miles and stopped at the Sunoco Gas Station located at 460 South Main Street, Ferdinand, IN 47532.  I grabbed a two Red Bulls and some candy. We were 617 miles from home.

Almost HomeI continued on 64 east for 182 miles and stopped at the Sunoco Gas Station located at 460 South Main Street, Ferdinand, IN 47532.  I grabbed a two Red Bulls and some candy. We were 617 miles from home.

Matt got settled into the back of the van and I called Jennifer to tell her about our adventures. Matt was asleep before we entered Kentucky and he was still sleeping when it was time for me to stop for gas!

I'd only driven 297 miles and was surprised to see the gas light. Either way, I needed to stop to use the bathroom.

When Matt took over the driving, it was nearly 1:30 AM. We were only 321 miles away from home. How exciting!

There was no way that I could close my eyes and go to sleep because I was worried that he might doze off. At 3:40, I checked to see how far we were 180 miles from home. Yay!

Matt continued to drive until we were about an hour from home. I am thankful that Matt did some of the driving, but I am a control freak and I drive faster.  I felt better when I was behind the wheel.

It was 6:15 when we pulled in the driveway.  Our odometer reading was 237,045 and we couldn't wait to climb into bed!  

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