National Lampoon's Palm Desert Vacation.

I just got back from my first family vacation. And what a vacation it was. We rented a little casita at the La Quinta Palm Desert resort. It was a family affair with Muga, Papsi, aunt Tash, uncle Drew and cousins Maisie and Sam joining us in accompanying houses.

It was the life. I got to swim in heated pools, go to a toy store on the premises, visit the Palm Springs zoo and eat lots of great meals with my cousins Sam and Maisie. I even got to hob-nob with the rich (Will Ferrell) and un-famous (John Tesh).

Plus, not to brag, but I've become quite the walker thanks to all the grassy knolls I played on.

It was the perfect way to ring in the New Year. And my Dads said if I'm a good boy in 2012, we can return next year. We'll see what happens.

Love Maxwell