What she can't live without

We are leaving for a little vacation tomorrow as the third blizzard of the season heads our way. For the first time since I left the my home state over ten years ago, we are going to visit not because it is a holiday, or because someone is sick, not for a wedding or for a funeral. We are going to visit just because we want to...and we are so excited! Excited because it will be February and the temperature in south Texas is just right. Excited because the kids are going to have so much fun visiting the city and exploring the Ranch. Excited because we don't have an agenda. Excited simply because the time will be ours to do with what we want.

As the kids helped me pack tonight, here are a few of the things little Kate suggested they simply couldn't travel without...

1. Six books. Three Dr Seuss, 2 Ella, and one about Sharks.
2. Four blankets. One for Kate, two for Conor, and one for Mom Mom to keep warm.
3. Crafts. To take to the family in Texas.
4. LeapFrog Reader. Because she likes it.
5. A princess pillow and pillow case for Kate. A pillow for Conor.
6. Princess cowboy boots. Because all the princesses wear them.
7. 2 Kites
8. 1 Pink backpack and 1 Thomas backpack

That's it, Mommy! That's all.

Not bad that shoes, linens, and a few good books made the list. I must admit, these are a few of my favorite things too.