We are spending Christmas at my grandparent's house in Iowa this year. So on Thursday we were going to take 2 flights, the first one to Detroit and then on to Rockford, but, as ALWAYS, things do not go as planned when airports or flying is involved. Our first plane was delayed and the second flight cancelled. So we were able to switch our flight to Minnieappolis, riding in...you guessed it...FIRST CLASS!!! We didn't have to pay extra for it either! It was fun! We got to board first, the flight attendant asked us if she could hang up our coats, we got as many drinks as we wanted and we were called by our names! I felt special! Then best of all my aunt and uncle live in Minnieappolis and they picked us up at the airport and took us to Mall of America for dinner (shrimp!) and some shopping while we were waiting for our last flight. I've always wanted to go to Mall of America! It was HUGE! But our luggage didn't make it but what's new? Nothing is ever smooth sailing when dealing with airports. Oh well...we're here now at least.