The Arizona Sun

When did we get so old?

Sunshine. It's been in short supply around these parts so I figured I'd hop a flight to Arizona and join my family for a mid-winter re-charge. It was wonderful. I even got to spend a few hours with my bestie Sam, her husband Fred and their kiddos while knocking out a five-hour layover in Dallas. Many people buy souvenirs at the airport but I didn't need to buy anything to remember that stop...I'll just live with the embarrassing memory of getting my butt-kicked by her four and a half year old.

The trip was a little difficult for me because I left Jace behind with a sick little homie -- so sick he got the boot from daycare and Jace had to take him to the doctor all by himself. Easton hates the doctor's office...and I'm sure they love having him there...so I felt super guilty, but what's new?

Guilt aside it was pure bliss to be in the presence of my family for a few days. I lack the words to adequately describe how comforting it is to just be in my parents' home, to just relax and be taken care of by my mom and dad. We talked and loved, completed some tasks they needed help with and did a lot of lounging with Liberty on the back patio.

Enjoying a cool morning with my mama.
We've got to figure out a way to do this more often!

My loungin' partner

Sometimes she'd change location but the loungin' kept consistent

my trusty sidekick

These are just pretty :)

When it got too cold outside we moved the "party" indoors

Getting our Wheel of Fortune on. If you know my parents
you know this is a sacred time.

What is that bright, shiny object in the sky?

Out for a stroll with Libby-Lou

With the two hour time change I found myself up with the sun each morning. That was alright though because I managed to get some decent photos of the sunrise over the golf course and lake.

And the dusk wasn't too be missed so I often grabbed the camera at night to try to capture some of the beautiful Parada Drive scenery. My parents have the most wonderful back patio!