Ryan and I turned to see where the sound came from and saw a few people hurrying back into the yard. We exchanged a smile, and he said, "Uh-oh, they caught us!"

I chuckled and playfully took his arm. "Let's go home."

Once inside the house, everyone acted as if nothing had happened. However, we knew they were curious. Laughter and chatter filled the room once again.

Vacations always seemed to pass quickly because they were full of joy and laughter. Before we knew it, the vacation ended, and it