For the last day of my week off, the weather gods saw fit to bestow a beautiful spring day on us all.

The sun was high, birds were out, and my small hooligans ran wild at the park while I had a chance to catch up with an old friend.

We sadly packed our things and said goodbye to another short vacation, courtesy of work.

While I enjoyed the time spent with my family, I can’t wait until they’re a little older so that we can truly begin to explore the world.

I think about taking them museums and forts, castles and oceans. I look forward to showing them the world and experiencing it through their eyes.

Another plane ride home. The kids were so good, although squirrelly by the end. Then again, so was I.

Another work day looming causes me to blink tired eyes and ready myself for the week ahead, grateful I took a break and had some fun.

And just as grateful to be home again.