We are back

A breakdown: (it's not a video-I'll work on that)
6 people
1 car
12 days
Almost 3000 miles
40+ hours in the car
12 states
3 hotels
4 children lost (only 1 knew he was lost so I think he is the only one who should count)
4 parks
Unknown number of roller coasters-Jett could ride all but 2
18 character autographs
2 Beaches=1 very happy mom
1 Kennedy Space Center=1 very happy dad
2 Birthdays-Steve and our friend Elliot
200+ pictures
Best of all, abundant, blessed hours with friends and extended family
No flat tires, breakdowns, lost tickets, below freezing days or events that could derail this trip-Hallelujah!
Do it again? Absolutely!
I love this picture because it is taken as we got on the Small World Ride at Magic Kingdom. It is the end of the day and we are all still smiling.
Thank you to those of you who prayed for us on this trip, helped with the animals, shoveled our drive way and shared in our excitement. We are very happy to be home and back to our routines. We have some incredible memories and sweet moments I know I will hold on to for a long time.
I thought of Mom and Dad often on this trip. I remembered Mom when I saw the ocean and felt the overwhelming happiness just from being there and the joy I experienced when my kids saw it for the first time. I morphed into Dad when I was driving into the Blue Ridge Mountains I hollered at my kids "Look at the mountains!" and then feeling so frustrated because all I got was a glance up from whatever square screen they happened to be staring at. "Look! You may not see this again!" Became my parents. Funny how that happens isn't it? I am thankful to Mom and Dad for teaching me that although it is work and it requires some sacrifice it is worth everything to take a step out of life even for a short while and make memories with your family.
joy