Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Arizona or bust

Guess who escaped to Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ for a mini vacation?! We did!! Mooooonths ago I hinted at the idea of going to Arizona to visit family and hangout with some friends. Well that amazing of husband of mine made my dreams come true, once again, because hello?! Spring training! And you know what? This truly was the perfect little vacation!!


This trip was full of everything a vacation should made up of! Swimming. At 9am! Oh bless that warm Arizona sun! Naps with Mia. Baseball, but not as much baseball as we originally planned. We went to our first game with our good friends/travel buddies from home and let's just say it's not the same with toddlers. Our babies are only a couple weeks apart and it's safe to say that no one enjoyed that game, ha! So we sent the boys to a night game together while the girls attempted to shop and stuff our faces with ice cream. Food. We ate so. much. food. Friends! We got to play with our friends from home (because the only time we can find for each other are these vacations, ha!), friends that I met through blogging (but more like sisters, or something, because I'm creepy like that. I can't even describe it except for the fact that we were meant to be friends forever!! It just felt SO good to be reunited! And our hubs got along perfectly. Have I mentioned that we were all meant to be friends forever?!), and I even got to meet a blogger I've adored since the very beginning of my blogging days, Shalyn! Arts Festival (and food trucks!!) Shopping. The zoo. And family. I admit that I didn't get one picture with my cousins and all of our kids playing, but it's because I was too busy soaking up time with them! We always go too long between seeing each other and yet we always have the BEST time! It just felt so good to see everyone!
The only thing I could do without is the driving... but I must admit that Mia was an angel for our trip home, despite some major delays and having to reroute to some back roads. Ugh! We seriously loved Arizona and can't wait to go back, someday :)

30 comments:

Jessie said...

What a wonderful trip playing in the sun! So happy for you. Bron and I are headed to St. George next week and I cannot wait. Also, where did you get your adorable swimsuit?

Pamela said...

Ahh, SUN! Something I need right now!! glad you had fun :)

Julie said...

What a great time away! I love seeing the sun :)

Nicole@mamashiptips said...

Looks so fun.. My family and I go to Scottsdale every year.. Julian loves it. Its about two hours away so its like mini vacation. We love it. Love the photos :)

Katie said...

so fun!!! i need some warm weather! and cute swimsuit. you look amazing :)

~Dawn~ said...

Such a fun trip!! You are totally rocking that bikini!!

The Yarbrough's said...

ahhhh Arizona!!!! We went out there for Rockies Spring Training. It's definitely a different world out there. Seeing your pictures brought back memories. We made pictures at that LOVE thing too. How cool!! That's actually when I started our blog.

Unknown said...

Looks like so much fun!
Hey, it doesn't matter how you meet, if the connection is there it's there... and thank heavens for finding each other right?
Hope all is well!
Carolyn
http://www.ccmcafeeperspective.com/

Erin LFF said...

Love it :) I'm so glad your adorable family got to getaway and enjoy that beautiful sun and some relaxation!

How long of a drive is that for you??

chantal marie said...

I spent the weekend in Phoenix too and it was so amazing! I didn't want to leave. BTW i love your bikini! where is it from?!

Ashley said...

Looks like you had fun on your mini vacation to Arizona. All the fun things you mentioned make me want to move there even more... we've been throwing around the idea of moving to Phoenix to be closer to family in Denver.

Are there lots of things to do with kids there? You mentioned a zoo, that's always fun. :-)

Anonymous said...

Sounds like the perfect getaway. I think I need a trip there. That sun looks so inviting :)

Our Journey Through This Lovely Life said...

How fun!! Cute pics!!

Life Happens said...

What a fun mini vacation!! Fun family memories!

Ashley said...

What a fun getaway!! I want to go swimming at 9 am (or any time of day) so ready for that sun!! And can we talk about your smokin' hot body?!?!

hello erin said...

you guys are SO CUTE in all your "sunshine gear" . . and look at you and that hot bod!! i'm glad you had such an amazing vacay!

Mandie said...

I would LOVE to hit up some spring training games sometime...especially during these yucky Wisconsin winter months leading up to regular season!

Sounds like a you had a great trip! Good for you! :)

Lauren said...

so fun! I'm definitely dreaming of some fun in the sun!

Linzi Scarsella said...

What a nice husband, so thoughtful. You all look great and I'm loving your suit!

Emily said...

I love that you got meet shalyn!! she's SO darling! looks like such a fun trip! wish we could have joined in the fun :)

Kirsty and Seth said...

You look amazing! I'm glad you had such a wonderful time, I LOVE Arizona, my family and I spent 3 summers in Scottsdale. I miss it lots, especially the amazing weather!

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Schnelle said...

It looks like such a fun trip and the weather looks amazing too. I can't wait for the warmer weather! oh and you look great btw!

Schnelle said...

It looks like such a fun trip and the weather looks amazing too. I can't wait for the warmer weather! oh and you look great btw!

sara [at] journey of doing said...

You look great, mama!! I think Mia loved the sunshine too... I'm totally jealous of all your swim time! I'm in dire need of warmth and sunshine and swimming!

Lauren {at} Life.Love.Lauren said...

Haha you went to Arizona and I went to Utah! What is up with that?!? Haha!! Glad you had such a great trip!

eray said...

so glad you guys were able to get away for a little vaca! i love your swimsuit, you look amazing!

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Lauren said...

Looks like such a blast and you look amazing!

Ashleigh said...

It looks like you had tons of fun on your mini vacation! Mia looks too cute in her little red outfit ;)

Court said...

The only thing I have to say is bikini shot and I hate you ;)

Crazy Shenanigans-JMO said...

Glad you had fun! I had tons of family and friends go to spring training this year. I almost went!

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