If you see red winged bird riding a roller coaster, smile at her for me :)

This weekend has been on the books for months and my excitement is thru the roof! As we head south for a fun filled weekend with my whole family, all 26!, I can't help but get a bit emotional. My mom left some money to my BIL before she passed and asked him to plan a trip for all of us sometime down the road. With tears in my eyes, I admit she still leaves me speechless with her selflessness and value of family. What I wouldn't give to have her here this weekend but knowing she made this possible, and will be here in spirit, warms my heart. "Family comes first" were words uttered a gazillion times while I was growing up and to see that still holds true makes me proud. Can't wait to make oodles of memories, laugh and ride roller coasters with one incredible group of peeps!!