Our wonder-filled vacation starts next week. We’ll spend time in three different states riding at least 100 roller coasters. We are going to a new park this time – Cedarpoint in Sandusky, Ohio! This is THE roller coaster capital of the world.

We will also head to Six Flags Great America just north of Chicago, spend some time in Chi Town in the art-museum district and take in the various sites we enjoy. We’ll stop by St. Louis to visit Six Flags there, too.

As I look at how tall Chance is growing – he’s 10 and 5 foot 4, and his foot is the size of my size 9 women’s shoe – I realize these days may not last forever. So, I will go and scream as we go up and down the roller coasters and enjoy these days, my boys and life.

I’ve taken some much needed time off after the push to complete my dissertation. I thank all of you for your kind words and notes of encouragement. I’ll be back in September… just in time for back to school.

Big hug… and lots of love.

Tina