Vacation Was Wonderful

Another vacation; another wonderful time.  This vacation was largely about family.  Now that our youngest lives in New York City, we only see her a couple times a year.  So, when she planned to spend two weeks with us, we planned for me to take some of my vacation days.

Many times, vacations include long trips -- by car or airplane.  Not this time.  We did travel up to The Cities several times -- again, mostly for family events.

Week 1 was the "busy week" - filled with events such as the graduation party for our Nephew/Cousin and a trip to a Minnesota Twins game.   Week 2 was more relaxed.  We still did plenty, but our schedule was less rigid, and we spent far less time in cars. 

The biggest point, today, is that I relaxed, and relaxed with family.  I cherish such times.

At a recent business event, I met someone who assumed I did not ever relax.  Fortunately, Sherry was at the event so she could corroborate my ability to take it easy.  I guess there are people who don't know how to unplug.  I, however, am not one of those people. I have so many things I like to do outside of work, that I can always find plenty of other options.

I luvs me my vacations!

Here's some photographic evidence.

We took some shots in preparation for our Christmas photo.  Here's one we did because, you know, grandson.

Here we are at Walter's graduation party with Eric and Tracy.  Sorry I didn't get a photo of the graduate or his parents.  I assure you -- they attended.

Graham and Anna's wedding took place in Minnehaha Park.  We arrived early, the park was cool, but beautiful and not crowded, so we walked around for a while before the service began.  Here are Sarah and Troy at Minnehaha Falls.

Adam served as Graham's best man.  These two have known each other for well over 20 years.  As part of his speech, Adam told the story of how Graham made Adam want to be a better person -- back in grade school!

Here we are, sitting in Target Field at a rain delayed Minnesota Twins game.  The game eventually started 2 hours and 10 minutes late.  The Twins won, beating the Chicago White Sox 4-2, with the final out recorded at 11:59 PM.

Lucas enjoyed some time with his favorite nephew.

Before I am done, here are some lovely ladies and a very adorable toddler.

Several of the posts in this blog over the next couple of weeks will give some of the highlights of the vacation.  I'll micro-review all of the X-Men movies in one post.  I'll talk about some of the games we played, and a book I finished.  Who knows what else I will find to talk about.  Now that the long vacation is over, and I've queued up several posts (already written) I seem to be inspired to write more. 

I hope each and every one of you reading this gets -- and takes -- an opportunity to have some truly relaxing time away from your normal responsibilities.  It's some of the best time you can spend, and it will only happen if you take it.