Reasons I can't wait for vacation...

We are getting closer and closer to our big Disneyland vacation and I cannot wait. I was thinking about some of the reasons why ...

• Road trips. I simply love road trips. Put me in a car, with a big ol' diet coke and some good music and I am good to go. I'm pretty sure this is a genetic trait passed on to me by my mom.
• No rushing to go our separate ways. It seems like mornings aren't a lot of fun some (most) days. We are all rushing to go our separate ways. We are rushed, which often means we are grumpy. Although I don't anticipate any sleeping in on our trip, I love the fact that we will all be rushing off together.
• Long talks with Jeff. Honestly a long road trip is the best time to just talk and talk and talk. I'm so looking forward to that.
• Reunited and it feels so good. Although it has only been since October since our whole family was together, I miss them! I miss all of us being together and laughing. I haven't seen either of my sisters since then, way, way, way too long!
• Kiddos. I *love* being an aunt. It is one of my favorite jobs. I haven't seen Darcy, Max & Eliza since December and I haven't seen Lila baby since October. Oh little Lila, who was a two month old little baby and is now a babbling, giggling 6 month old. I can't wait to kiss her little cheeks and smell her baby goodness.
• Cousins. I miss the kids, but oh how Mylie misses all 4 of her cousins. She talks to them on the phone and talks about them all time. For as much as I miss the kids, I think Mylie misses them more. Her cousins are her very best friends.
• Her face. I can't wait to see the look on Mylie's face the first time she sees a princess. I hope my camera is ready at that moment.
• Their faces. I can't wait to watch the look on my parent's face as they watch their grandchildren have a magical trip. So reminiscent of the Disneyland trip my grandparents took us on 17 years ago.
• The pictures. Yes, I'll admit that the first items on my packing list aren't clothes or things for the kids. It is my camera, lenses, extra battery, battery charger. I cannot wait to capture this trip.
• Sun. Oh how I hope there is sunshine on our trip. We haven't had sun in weeks, blasted inversion. The fog outside has made its way to my emotions and I feel like I am in a fog. I need sunshine outside and sunshine in my soul.

The countdown is ON and we CAN'T WAIT!! Dear world, please note that I will be unavailable for a week. I won't be grading your papers or tests. I won't be dealing with your children who broke the law. I won't be chairing meetings. I most certainly will not be doing paperwork. I will be in the happiest place on earth with my most favorite people. It is much anticipated and much needed.