Camp Casa Rio 2011

Well, the kids and I have made our summer trek to Santa Fe to my parent's house (aka Casa Rio). I drove them solo this year, and while 13 hours of driving is WAY more than my back can take (it's been bothering me a lot the last few weeks), the kids did exceptionally well. For the first time there were ZERO meltdowns. Some whining, yes, but no tantrums. I left a little later this time (about 5:30am) since I think we have learned that the 4am start never results in them going back to sleep, and always results in them being cranky and tired.

I think Aubrey asked about 1 hour into the trip, "are we in New Mexico mommy?" No honey, it takes a year to get out of Texas.

Finally, 9 hours into the trip, we hit New Mexico

and took a break to walk around the boot store...

But the kids were so excited to get to GiGi and Grandad's that we pushed on, and finally made it!

aaaahhhhhhh