I mentioned that Justin and I took separate getaways this month, him to Texas and I to NJ.
Justin’s trip to San Antonio had the purpose of watching the Valero Texas Open and playing some golf with his college buddy, Jason. I would like to mention that nearly every single person I told about Justin’s trip asked if he was PLAYING in the Valero Texas Open. We both wish he was a tournament pro, but alas, he couldn’t even caddy let alone play in an amateur league. People’s second reaction: why would someone go on vacation to watch boring golf? Touche.
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The exciting highlight at the Valero was the fact that Justin was hit in the stomach with a golf ball by JB Holmes. No signed ball or glove, although Justin played an April Fool’s joke on me that the golfer bought them dinner. I don’t know, I would think that would be common courtesy?!
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Jason & Justin also played the Quarry Golf Course, which is a unique course because it incorporates the 100-year-old Alamo Rock Quarry pit, so set among rock wall backdrops & cliffs. Also, the smoke stacks from the cement company still stand as the course backdrop. All in all, they loved their golf vacation and are already planning another one in 2024.
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As for me, I ventured to good ‘ol Jersey to do an in-person mom check-in, but with the added benefit of soaking up spring sunshine and hanging with a few friends, my sister, nephew and niece. I think my mom’s ear-to-ear smile in the picture sums up the joy she gets from having her family all together (minus Justin).
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I think one of my favorite memories will be my sister and I trying to prep Easter food in my mom’s cluttered kitchen!
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Great picture of your mom and Janice!
Glad y’all got out to the Lower 48! Good to see you with your mom!