Business or Pleasure?

A little of both.

I'm off to Colorado tomorrow for a fantastic voyage with my mom. The main event is the National CASA Conference in Denver, which starts Saturday. But mom and I tweaked this little road trip to include some fun with family and friends, as well.

First we head to Fort Collins to hang out with my mom's best friend from college. Then it's on to Denver, where I'll spend my days learning how to be a better CASA Director, while mama can get a little r&r. My cousin lives in Denver, so we've got a dinner date with her at some point. Then, on the way back to Nebraska on Tuesday, we'll swing by Laramie, Wyoming, to spend a day with my mom's brother and his wife.

Mom and I are seasoned road-trippers, going back to my college days at the University of Maryland. Back and forth we drove, at the end and begining of each year. We're lucky to have the kind of relationship where we don't want to kill each other at the end of such a journey - in fact, we always have fun together. And now, over 5 years since our last cross-country trip, we set out again, and I have to say, a better traveling partner I couldn't find. I'm looking forward to a trip of new experiences!

Happy weekend-ing!