Summer Vacation Trip - Day 1

Our Summer Vacation trip has arrived!!!  This morning, I teleworked very early and decided not to take Mollie to school (I received an email that no attendance would be taken).  I went to the doctor (0800) and Mollie packed up items for our trip.  When I got home, we ate a late breakfast and I teleworked some more.  At around 1230, we finished packing the car and drove to Rose Hill to pick up lunch (Subway).  We were able to leave Alexandria by 1330.  The beginning of our trip took us west on I-495, I-270, I-70, I-68, I-79 and I-70 and I-65 (VA, MD, WV, PA, WV, OH, IN).  We encountered lots of traffic, construction and heavy rain (Mollie took lots of pictures of the weird cloud formations).  We did have some trouble with the car's AC but managed alright.  We stopped for dinner (Arby's) in Westover, WV (1720), got gas in Cambridge, OH (1930) and visited several rest stops (looking for hotel coupons).  We had great conversations all day and it was clear that Mollie was excited to be on the trip.  After reaching Lafayette, IN (0030), we checked into our hotel and went to sleep.