Think of the sound of your kids laughing playing and have an all-out good time, doesn’t that just put and instant smile on your face? If you could do this and make memories your children will never forget wouldn’t you like that too? Well, you can, simply by taking your family on a simple family vacation. It can be as elaborate as a week long trip to Disney or as simple as a couple days camping or at a water park and amusement park. Whatever your budget may be there are plenty of ways to make sure you and your family have a wonderful time nobody will forget. I still remember the first time my parents, my brother, and I all packed in to our car and headed on down to Florida for the first time, it was one of the best times we ever had together. We all still talk about that, and even occasionally pull out pictures just to prove who is telling the story right. I remember driving down the coast; it was like nothing I had ever seen before. The water looked so blue and the beaches were so white, my brother and I just couldn’t wait to get out and play on the beach. As I think about these times it helps me to realize I can do the same for my kids someday. This year my son is pretty excited about the camping trip we are taking up to Central Lake, Michigan. Although, sometimes the way he talks about it I’m not sure if he’s more excited about the camper we are borrowing from our friends, or the trip itself. He’s five this year so he is finally old enough to enjoy the lake and remember the good times I know we will have. Given we have another baby on the way this is a less expensive way for us to make those memories and not spend nearly as much as a trip to Disney might cost us. We were able to get the camper for free due to us being able to borrow it from our friends so all we have to do is pay for gas, and it won’t cost any more than a regular trip to the grocery store for food for the week, and we are staying on my uncles property that he owns right on the lake. I know my son will be just as happy to go back to school and tell his friends about his camping trip as they will be to tell him about their trip to Disney that they took. Only difference is we would have spent not even half as much as they did. Once you figure in airfare, a hotel stay, and tickets to get in the price can be a bit of a shock for some of us penny pinchers. Should you be able to splurge a little more by all means take that trip to Disney. There is nothing quite like seeing the look on a child’s face as he meets Mickey Mouse or Buzz Lightyear for the first time. Where ever you go it’s really, all about making memories and having fun. No matter what your budget there are plenty of options for making sure you and your family have a GREAT vacation together. Just remember it’s about having fun and making memories. Whether it’s a trip around the world or trip around town, there is no reason you can’t make sure you and your family get to spend some wonderful time together just being a family sharing the love you have for one another. Nothing can replace the happy memories you make together.