Fresh Air. Freedom. Open Roads. The emotive power of a great roadtrip is unmeasurable. This has been a long work week and I literally dreamed about some of my past roadtrips last night (specifically the one we took to Michigan’s thumb area with Cole enjoying the wind in his face). I am happiest when Doug and I travel together and explore new places in our Mini Cooper. Last year we traveled cross country from Detroit to California. One of the days, we saw the sunrise over the Oklahoma panhandle and set behind the redrocks of Arizona. And although the scenery made a lasting impression, perhaps the best part was how I turned off my phone, shut down my email and just enjoyed exploring this beautiful world with my best friend. The feeling of being free from responsibility and being present in the moment is my favorite part of a vacation (I just wish I could bottle that for every day life)!