Destination: Vacation

When Miller and I first got married, we had plans of traveling overseas to exotic locations for vacation, such as Thailand and Vietnam. We got married in September and decided to wait until the school year was over to take our honeymoon. By the summer, I was already 5 months pregnant, and we changed our honeymoon plans from our tour of Asia to a quick trip to Cancun. It was still fun, and we got to enjoy the beach and good food. However, being pregnant meant no snorkeling or hang gliding for me.
Now I can't even imagine packing up our kids, taking a flight that lasts more than a couple of hours, and vacationing in locations that don't have clean drinking water or air conditioning in all indoor areas. In fact, I have absolutely no desire to travel to other countries at this time. It's funny how becoming a parent changes your lifestyle so much. Don't get me wrong, I don't regret starting our family so early in the least. We have been so blessed, and God has had greater plans for our family than I could have ever imagined.
Well we've been spending the last few days at the vacation location of our choice. We left the cold, rainy weather of Dallas and have been enjoying the balmy 85 degree climate here. We have really comfortable, kid-friendly accommodations. Our lodging and all of our meals have been paid for, and they even provide childcare. I've been enjoying sleeping in, taking naps whenever I want, and hanging out with my hubby...
Have you guessed where we are? Of course, we're at my parents' house. Believe it or not, this has become one of my favorite places to go. My mom makes wonderful, home-cooked meals everyday, and my dad even does our laundry for us. I know, we're spoiled, but sometimes it's nice to be the kid again. The girls are loving the time with their grandparents, and I don't think Eliana ever wants to go home. Miller heads back tomorrow because he has to go back to work, and it will be the first time since we got married that we'll be apart overnight, but it will only be 5 days, and then the girls and I return home next week. Now I have to face my fear of flying with the girls by myself...

Here are some pictures of the girls enjoying the amazing backyard oasis that my dad created, right in the heart of the Tucson desert.