We are looking forward to our ride into Chicago tomorrow. We have had two days that were easily in the high 90' s which were very challenging. We had to stop to fill up for water around every corner it seemed like. Everybody has made it though, I am very proud of Lauren. She is doing great along with everyone else on the team. 
We were fortunate to be able to stop at Lindsay's house today for a few hours and get out of the heat. We had an awesome cookout and heard two great portraits from some amazing people. I am pumped to have a rest day in Chicago and get to go home. It will be good to catch back up and see my family before the big push to San Fran. We will probably be shouting our entire way to the BEAN.