So many creature comforts you take for granted in your own home ... TIVO {to fast forward through the commercials while watching Leverage} The noises you grow accustomed to during the night ...

{unlike the pitter-patter of feet running around the floor above you at 2am} Your favorite coffee, brewed your way {instead of the cheap free stuff in the lobby}

:-)

But the next morning was our second reason for taking this road trip.

DS#2 had watched a show on Food Network about the "Spud Nut Shops" in the US. Turns out back in the 40's there was an attempt to de-throne the traditional doughnut by using potato flour. An entire franchise was born & these shops flourished for several decades.

Thank you Food Network! We had now driven several hours to try out the Spud Nut!

So after our restless night {the kids seemed to sleep alright} we headed straight for the Spud Nut Shop ...

1.1 miles to go, I was driving & yes, we got lost yet again :o)

True to my womanly nature, I called the shop & asked for directions :o)

I felt like I had been dropped into a confectioner's version of Starbucks! The line was almost out the door when we arrived {at 8am} & folks placed their well practiced order right away ~ were served ~ & out the door they went!

Yikes! I was intimidated! I can't even imagine what poor darling DS#2 was thinking!

We quickly realized we could fully enter & sit in the dining area ... phew! Out of the way of the impatient regulars & into a booth.

Turns out the cinnamon rolls were fresh out of the oven & still piping hot ... boys & I ordered those.

The picture for this post is what was left of DS#2's order {with his chocolate milk} I was surprised he was full 1/2 way through, until they all confessed to me they had gone down to the hotel breakfast while I was still asleep! At least he had some healthy stuff before all the sugar!

On our way out I picked out a dozen sweet treats to take with us for our next stop ... sight seeing, then family.

Our day was under way ...

TOAM