One the second day of driving, we got pulled over. Brittney was driving about 7mph over the speed limit. We passed him while he was sitting in the center median and he didn't move. After 150 feet or so, he pulls out and started to catch up with us ~ slowly. He followed us for several miles before he turned on his lights. We pulled over and he said Brittney was following "too close" to a semi. (Which she was not!) He asked her to come back to his vehicle and sit inside while he ran her license. He made small talk with her for a bit then sent us on our way.

I think he saw how cute she is and wanted to meet her. Too bad she doesn't live in Podunk, Missouri or she would have had a date that weekend!

Here's a few pictures of things we passed in Iowa. Beautiful farmland.

We stopped in Des Moines for a bite of lunch and found this neat building. I like that it's all nice and proper on the front side then you look around the corner and 

BAM! Building Personality!!!

Iowa's capitol is very impressive. The top dome is shiny gold and they have gone to great lengths to keep the surrounding area nice.

Then we rolled into Minnesota. Almost home.

I love the Mississippi. When we cross this bridge, we are one exit from home.

And as we pulled up, Scott was outside watching for us. I love him!

(Note the snow on the roof behind him)