Even more fun than watching Eli with his presents and birthday paraphenalia was watching him with his suddenly-very-grown-up-seeming cousin Samantha! 
She took good care of Eli and any other little ones in the area. Good work Scout!
The kids hadn't seen Grandma's new place before and everyone liked it. It really is a very nice place.
We wisely decided not to do any sightseeing but stayed at the hotel. We ate, enjoyed the pool, messed around, and read books until we zonked.
This trip reminded me why I am glad that I no longer live in a large metropolitan area. Traffic was a nightmare! Going the smallest distance was the biggest deal.
