I head back home to Niagara Falls, N.Y. every July for my Mother’s church’s picnic. Yes, the home-cooked Armenian food is to die for, but more importantly my Mom appreciates that I make the trek to Western New York for it.

This year when I went home, I tried this novel idea: a vacation without working. As you’ll see, it was glorious.

A storm in Indy delayed the plane that was picking us up at LaGuardia. I jetted off to the Delta Sky Club.

Hashtag delayed.

A photo posted by Ralphie Aversa (@ralphieaversa) on Jul 18, 2015 at 2:43pm PDT

But we eventually were en route, flying through a gorgeous sunset.

#TheRealMVP is tonight's sunset as I fly west to Buffalo, from about 20,000 feet up. #RalphieTonight

A photo posted by Ralphie Aversa (@ralphieaversa) on Jul 18, 2015 at 5:54pm PDT

You don’t need to see any Saturday night photos, but know that Sunday started off in grand fashion, and before noon to boot.

Vacation vibes.

A photo posted by Ralphie Aversa (@ralphieaversa) on Jul 19, 2015 at 6:48am PDT

THIS FOOD OVER EVERYTHING.

Today, was a good day.

A photo posted by Ralphie Aversa (@ralphieaversa) on Jul 19, 2015 at 1:34pm PDT

The cot my parents have on their back porch is the real MVP.

Vacation vibes continued.

A photo posted by Ralphie Aversa (@ralphieaversa) on Jul 20, 2015 at 9:58am PDT

Yeah no complaints.

This vacation is the real MVP.

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I think I’ll be heading back home for Labor Day.