Visiting AZ & CO

We spent about a week and a half in Arizona and Denver while Brandon had his "last" trip to Japan.  It was a bit of a whirlwind, but we had a great time and really enjoyed seeing so much of our family and friends!!!  The first few days in PHX rained, rained, and rained some more.  We bummed around for a few days, which really wasn't such a bad thing since we were all getting over the stomach flu anyhow.  We did a lot in a short period of time!  My kids definitely enjoy being on the go.  I feel like they have grown a bit accustomed to constantly being on the go.  While they like to be on the go sometimes their little bodies just can't seem to keep up.  I feel like our family has been sick a lot this fall/winter and I'm pretty sure it is from being shuffled around.  I think we need to stay close to home this spring and put some hours in on the garden.  I am very behind on my planning this year and am committing myself to a garden post in the next week!

Abe on my mom's very old rocker - he LOVED it.

Adi snuggled up while we waited for the rain to stop!

Grandpa and Abe watching the rain

A & A at the museum

Gigi and Adi in jail

Panning for gold

It was such a nice afternoon and dinner with Uncle Mike and Aunt Caitlin!

We loved seeing Uncle Jim, Aunt Jen, William, and Kate!  The kids had a BLAST.  It made me sad to not be closer - the kids thoroughly enjoyed each others company!!!

Next we were off to Denver for the weekend!  It was Sophia's first birthday, and I was so happy we were all able to make it for the celebration.  It was great meeting Uncle Ryan's parents finally.  It was quick, but packed with fun!!!

The three cousins reading!

Sweet little Soph!

These two totally hit it off.  It was fun seeing Adi with a little one (that's not her brother).

Sophie and her mama

Adi "helping" her open her presents.

Uncle Ryan and Abe chilling

The kids had a blast at the park after the birthday party!

Uncle Ryan, Sophia, and Aunt Kiki (don't know why this is out of order)

Swimming at the hotel before we left on Sunday!

Abe thought splashing Grandpa was HILARIOUS.

 

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