Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Arizona- my favorite place to be in the spring!

My mom and I took a trip to Arizona last week for my Spring break (from preschool and tumbling). We drove 13 hours to get there and 13 back, but it was worth it! I love Arizona in the spring. It was perfect weather (upper 70's) and perfect company (Mom, Julie, Nick, and kids). Chad couldn't come because he needed to work; he's such a good guy. I get to go play while he works. Thanks, Chad!
Here's a little tidbit of our trip.

Here's Jayci during a break from the long drive. She was so happy to get out and play in the dirt. Pants-less because she kept wetting through her diaper since we didn't stop much. All in all she did really well in the car- I was worried.


This was at the Phoenix zoo. It was really big, and a sweet zoo. This was the giraffes in a natural looking habitat. I always love watching giraffes.

We had a fire outside Julie's and I thought Jayci was so cute in this little chair. She loved it.


Fun at the park



Perfect weather for a nice long walk




Getting a photo of all the kids- yes, this was the best one


This was a sweet park we went to. These slides were pretty jerky, I tried them.

This was the first time Jayci's been swimming, she really liked it.


Eric coming down the water slide. Julie and I went down the slides a little later. The green slide was pitch black inside, it's pretty scary, but real fun. We couldn't believe Eric dared go down it!


basking in the lazy river- the babies weren't so thrilled.



Julie and me with the younger kids. Cole and Eric were off playing the whole time, it was a perfect place for their age.


This was such a fun water park and it only cost $1.50! That's my kind of recreation.


I tried to get Jayci to wear her glasses for this picture to look like last years, but she wouldn't have it.


Cute little sun bather


Julie has such a perfect yard for little kids. It's all walled in and the back door opens right out to it. it's got a trampoline and swing set. Jayci was in heaven, she LOVES to swing!
Thanks Julie and Nick! It was such a great vacation!!!

5 comments:

Jill Collier said...

I'm so jealous of the warm weather! I'm sure it was so fun there! All the kids are so cute! Jayci is looking so old!

Chels and Zach said...

Jeni!!! I am so glad you found me too! Your little girl is so cute!!! I am excited that we have a way to keep in touch now!!!

The Mighty Quinns said...

Looks like lots of FUN!! Much better weather than here at home.

nick and julie said...

Good job at posting so quickly. These pictures are great - I really need a copy of all of them. It was SOOO much fun having you guys (gals). Love you so much, and miss you already. Thanks for coming. julie

Elissa said...

What a fun vacation. Love the pictures. Also, thank you for the birthday wish.