Move over, Griswolds!

Growing up, my dad was always interested in taking family vacations with my sister and me. I saw the Air & Space Museum in DC, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, the Boll Weevil monument in Alabama, the Space Needle in Seattle, and yes, even the Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota. And while I didn't always appreciate it at the time, I'm so grateful to have had those experiences looking back. However, I can't help but be a little jealous of this family vacation and the memories it must have created. The dad told his two kids that Ewoks lived in the Sequoia National Park and then photoshopped them into some of their vacation pics once they got home! Dad, where were the Ewoks when we visited?!?

Niagara Falls at Night

Here's a few pictures of Niagara Falls that we took on our recent trip... what you can't see in these pictures is the RAT that bit my toe as we were taking in the view that night. Luckily my toe hasn't fallen off yet and I haven't started frothing at the mouth, so I think I will live. Next time, close toed shoes, for sure. The things the guide books don't tell you...

Yes, that is a nice circle of drool on the Baby Bjorn. Thanks for noticing.

Whatever. My kid has teeth. More by the minute. What can you do?