Dream vacation, day one

This afternoon I dropped my family off at the Austin-Bergstrom airport, and gave them all hugs and kisses good-bye at the United Airlines curbside, destination: Denver. I stopped by Star Furniture to do a little browsing, then drove through the drive-through at Taco Cabana for dinner. I came home for a while, changed clothes, then went to a wedding reception. Then I went to the mall to close down Dillards, then Macy's, but didn't buy anything. It was fun. I came home, popped some popcorn, and am now heading upstairs to watch a movie. I've always thought this would be the perfect vacation to send everyone off and have the house to myself. Kelly has called me three times, so that makes me feel good!

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Kelly said…

Lindsey and Christopher, if you are reading this from Colorado, I'm missing you, but know you're having a fun time with Grandma and Grandpa, your aunts, uncles, and cousins. We'll see you on August 15! Daddy and I love you both.

xo xo Mom and Dad

August 06, 2007 10:59 PM

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