Vacation - Day 1

We just got back from our first summer vacation trip. We went to the east coast to meet up with my family. The girls were beyond excited to see all their cousins. For two weeks, they counted down the days with paper chains. They ripped off one ring each day until there was nothing left and it was vacation time!

Our vacation couldn't have come at a better time! People weren't kidding when they warned us about summers in Texas. It's been crazy hot and we're not used to (nor do we like!) being confined to the indoors during the summer. We were ready for some cooler weather and time away to relax. I also hurt my back two days before we left. It made it hard to pack up the family, but my back held up great during our travels and I was able to recover at my sister's place where we had a lot of help with the kids.

The kids did great on the airplane. We had a 3-hour flight, a 1-hour layover and then another short 45 minute flight. Last time I flew, it was just me and the kids. This time with Derek, it was a piece of cake!

We got in close to 11 pm. My sisters met us at the airport and helped us get situated at the house. It was a long day and we were definitely ready to end the day!