I packed it in about 10 pm last night. Crawled into bed with my red stained arms (they are quite impressive) and fell fast asleep. The asleep that says I am slowing down and getting ready for vacation.

That is one of the most blessed words in the English vocabulary. Vacation.

We are using it a lot around here. And, as smart as my boy is, he has picked up that we are going on the all and ever present state of VACATION. Vacation = nirvana for small boys.
I have been telling him since birth that everything I do not want to a)cave in and buy, b)waste my money on (25 cent rides at the grocery store, balloons at the mall, etc) are for kids on vacation.

Well… I am praying that he does not think the airport is the gateway to balioon and ride heaven. Yesterday he told me that we were going on “Bacation” and he wanted a “ba-woon”. Oh boy. I sure am glad it is a BIG ship.

I am excited to see my brother. It is always nice to visit him in the desert. I have been to Arizona 2 times and like it more each time. dry desert air will be a nice contrast to the chill in the air here. The drive to LA should be fun. I hear that there are big dinosaurs to see, the Joshua Tree national forest, and windmills in the desert. Good for the boy to check out other geography.
Today, I wear my Flair and some long sleeves under for warmth and coverage. Pictures soon, I promise. I bought a new camera and have not had time to fool with it. My red arms would look oh-so-loverly under the pink flair!

great day friends!!