We arrived safely in Phoenix ahead of schedule. No, really. We did. The kids were great thanks to Nintendo, Apple, and Bakugan.Maya let out a giddy yell of “Oooooh, we’re flying!” At the top of her lungs just as we lifted off it was great. TJ thin…

Well, we are officially underway. This is most of the crew after just clearing the security checkpoint. Believe it or not, the ticketing agent thanked us for being so organized. I laughed out loud. I guess that means we are off to a good start. Le…

I figured it would be a good idea to give an overview of the trip. On Saturday we will leave for Phoenix – and despite the offer, I am not riding in first class while everyone else sits in coach. It is tempting, and likely a decision I will regret…

I got up early this morning to make sure I have plenty of time to get everything done both at work and at home before leaving for the week. Plus, Rylie is starring in a modified version of Annie this afternoon at 2 and I am going to surprise her b…

With only a couple days before we leave, we have been doing a lot of last minute prep and planning. Including setting up this blog. This is my first foray into this type of activity, so please bear with me. I’m going to do my best to keep this up …