Summer Vacation 2025: Texas, Part One
"The stars at night are big and bright. Deep in the heart of Texas!" My mom has lived in Texas for 45 years, give or take, so saying Texas is my second home would be an understatement. Regardless, I don't get there as often as I would like. Since 2025 was my off-year vacation year (I travel abroad every other year), and since the kids and I hadn't seen my grandma in a while, I decided we should spend a week in the Lone Star State. After a long weekend in Colorado , I had nearly a week at home before we flew down. I spent it getting things done around the house, getting together with some friends I don't see often enough, and relaxing. My daughter and I flew down on June 21st, while my son opted to drive down, leaving the day before so he could stop halfway for the night. My mom has an expansive and cozy back porch. We like to sit out here in the morning when it's (slightly) cooler, and the sun is on the other side of the house. My main objective in getting ...
