I want to start this post by saying that if you live in Arizona, and this is the first you are hearing about our trip- I'M SORRY!!! Truly. Honestly, I had such a hard time planning (aka- NOT planning) this trip down to the minute. As a result, I was able to relax a little more, but missed out on seeing some of my favorite people. All I can say is that next time, you're in the plans for sure!
That being said- Here's a shot of Jillian as we were packing for the trip... I'm ready Mom!
And, here's a disclaimer before this group of photos... Our stop to visit with my parents in Dewey was first in the week, and I was still really shutter happy. So, my Mom and Dad are well represented in the next few shots, where the rest of the wonderful people we visited with did not fare so well. Let's just say this trip was all about soaking in the memories rather than spending my time documenting them. I'm trying to take some advice from Ryan- "take a mental picture and just enjoy the moment." I did.
My Dad and Jillian feeding the birds. She LOVED this!
My Mom and Jillian:
My Dad, Mom and Jilli-bean:
Jillian at the Phoenix Zoo:
5 minutes later at the Zoo:
Jillian's exhaustion might be explained by the fact that she spent a weeks worth of naps & nights in this pack and play. For the most part she did great, but by the end of the trip I could hear the plea for her own crib in her fussing...
Collecting rocks and making piles all over Ryan's parents yards. Over, and over and over. Because that is what you do with desert landscaping! Jillian had a blast with this game.
Ryan's brother Travis, Dad Jay, Mom Canice, and Ryan. And sweet Jillian of course.
Aside from what's pictured, we had a wonderful time visiting with friends, and on Sunday, Canice cooked up a pre-Thanksgiving dinner that gave me some great ideas for my own gathering coming up Thursday. :) Everything was wonderful! Great food, company and conversation. It was a fantastic gathering and the perfect send-off to our great week in sunny AZ!
