Travel is....

Always a treat.

But travel to be with family, especially when it is a family occasion, is really special.

I came to Houston for two graduations: my grandson's eighth grade promotion to high school and my grandaughter's (she's my only granddaughter, the eight other grandchildren are boys) college gradutation. My son and daughter-in-law had a big party last night at their home to celebrate. It was awesome. The young people with whom our grandkids grew up, my kids' friends and my grandaughter's boyfriend's family who drove in from San Antonio made it a great evening.

I haven't gone to one museum, seen one historic site, taken pictures or spent time in tour buses. I have had a marvelous time with my grandkids, son and daughter-in-law, enjoying the sense of family that is the life blood of growing older.

I am a lucky grandmother and most appreciative of this kind of travel.