The Gift of Time

Is there anything that feels sweeter than the first few hours of a school vacation? You have got the whole week stretched out in front of you waiting to be turned into memories. Today is one of those days. The kids and I are off for nine days! We only have a few little events planned. Maybe we will stay in our pajamas one day. A few play dates? Who knows? That's the beauty of it...the blank slate of unplanned time!

We had some friends over to celebrate the beginning of vacation. Here are some hightlights: