Vacation, finally

I have to give a "thank you" to our elected state legislature, who have FINALLY passed a budget. (I say finally, because session is, in theory, only supposed to last 100 days, begining Jan 2) The govenor signed it late Tuesday night, so no special session for the budget, it is really done. What that means for us: that we can go on vacation over the 4th of July up to Huntsville, Utah and escape this blistering heat (111 for today); that Eric will have early mornings and late nights to ensure that his appropriation reports are done (he had 7 to do) so we can go on our vacation; and that when we get back Eric will start flex time-working 9-9 hour days and then getting every-other Friday off. It means that I have something truely pleasant to look forward to, not just day after day after day of summer vacation. You should all rejoice in the fact that you can kick your kids out of the house to play, but for us, our bikes will go untouched until September when the temp drops back down to 100-105 (seriously, it will be hot until October) But for now, I look forward to sitting on the porch, reading a book, while the kids play outside. We'll share pictures when we get back.