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Thirteen Things That Make Our Vacation Fun

May 28, 2009 by Tracey 15 Comments

Okay, are you tired of hearing me talk about the family vacation we’re going on next week?? Since I haven’t yet tired of talking about it, here are thirteen things that will make this vacation fun.

  1. Anticipation. Thinking about and planning for our vacation is lots of fun in and of itself.
  2. Watching the girls play in the hotel pool. Finding a hotel with an indoor pool is pretty much top priority for any trip these days. That way we know that they can be entertained no matter what the weather. They don’t have a lot of opportunities to swim in a pool here at home, so they thoroughly enjoy all-day access to a pool.
  3. Spending time together as a family.
  4. No cooking (although I am definitely ready for a home-cooked meal by the time we get back)
  5. No cleaning
  6. Being in the mountains. For whatever reason, I seem to feel more calm and peaceful when I see mountains around me.
  7. Reading. Without laundry to do and meals to prepare, I have more time for reading books and magazines.
  8. Amusement parks. The girls are at the age where they’re able to ride more rides (and want to ride the same ones over and over again!)
  9. Shopping.
  10. Relaxing. No schedule or bedtimes to keep…..
  11. Water. I love seeing waterfalls or even just the little streams that run alongside the road.
  12. Pictures. I like taking pictures of the girls in the different places we visit, to record the fun times we have together.
  13. Getting home. As much fun as it is to go away, it’s also pretty sweet to sleep in your own bed after several nights away!

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Comments

  1. Kristen says

    May 28, 2009 at 2:36 am

    Sounds like you are going to have a ball. I hope it is great.

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  2. Adelle Laudan says

    May 28, 2009 at 2:41 am

    I envy your plans. I’m sure you’ll have an incredible time. Happy Trails to you πŸ™‚

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  3. Clara says

    May 28, 2009 at 3:50 am

    I agree with all of them. And yes, I like getting home as much as I like going. Hope it’s as great as your anticipation!

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  4. Hazel says

    May 28, 2009 at 4:43 am

    I love no. 6. I feel the same way about mountains. Happy TT.

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  5. Chris says

    May 28, 2009 at 5:18 am

    yeah.. nice post.. makes me want to go on a vacation! mine is up at http://chrisamador.blogspot.com/

    πŸ˜€

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  6. yyam says

    May 28, 2009 at 5:20 am

    Have a great vacation Tracey!

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  7. Chris says

    May 28, 2009 at 5:28 am

    i am not sure if my comment showed up or not, so i am retyping it !

    your list makes me want to go on a vacation! πŸ˜€

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  8. jeng says

    May 28, 2009 at 6:29 am

    It’s the end of summer here and we had really fun family vacations. I hope you’ll enjoy your family vacation as well. ; )

    My T13 is up at http://jengspeaks.blogspot.com/2009/05/thursday-thirteen-80s-love-songs.html

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  9. Carleen says

    May 28, 2009 at 12:52 pm

    You’ve certainly got plenty of reasons to enjoy this vacation! I’m with you on numbers 4,5,6, and 7. Enjoy the trip. πŸ™‚

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  10. MommyBa says

    May 28, 2009 at 1:03 pm

    vacation is something i’d like to have – a real one and not a vacation induced by sickness (just like what i’m having right now).

    reading about your post kept my hopes high that i can still have a real vacation in the near future.

    happy thursday!

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  11. Brenda ND says

    May 28, 2009 at 1:45 pm

    You’re right. All these things are the makings of great vacations. I bet you’ll have fun. Happy TT!

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  12. I am Harriet says

    May 28, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    Loved your list!
    Happy TT!

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  13. Pamela Kramer says

    May 28, 2009 at 7:34 pm

    Did you say no cooking or cleaning? That’s it! I’m going on vacation. Happy TT.

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  14. Sherry says

    May 28, 2009 at 8:15 pm

    Hope you have a blast! πŸ˜€

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  15. Sarah says

    May 28, 2009 at 8:36 pm

    Oh I am itching to go on vacation now! Have a great time!

    Reply

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