family vacation

These have taken a new meaning as we all live in different parts of the country nowadays. This year I took time to travel down to Dallas to see Dan, Angela and the kids.

A few things I got to do while in Dallas:

• pool time
• pizzas on the grill
• catching up with the Mackenzies
• the perfect spot for the fireworks show (and just as it started)
• giving Will, Carter, and Bella their individual "Erika" date
• sleepovers
• library visit
• shopping trip with Angela
• Angela's zucchini pie
• getting to hear about Dan's new cooking program with Salad Master
• movie night with the kids, complementary with popcorn and a giant pillow pallet bed
• giving Rosita a makeover
• sharing a flight on the way back

(Later this year I'll hopefully be able to take a trip up to see Charles, Jen and Baby Linz).