The Dude Abides (and Grows): Over the past two days, my brother Dwight Stone and I have walked roughly 12 miles across two theme parks, and this amazing 5 year old has matched us step for step with no complaints. I couldn't ask for a better traveling companion. She's immune to boredom, tolerant of all kinds of discomforts (heat, fatigue, hunger, soaking wet clothing, incessant re-application of sunscreen), and a rollicking good time to be around. I'm one lucky mama. (As an aside, I can't wait to squeeze my two other greatest loves after our big return flight tomorrow!) #firsttripofmany #mysunshine