Did you think I disappeared? Life around our house has been eventful the past few weeks. We have been here there and everywhere.... from sporting events and family milestones to spring break get-aways and more house renovations.
My favorite part of March was the week we flew to Arizona to spend Spring Break with my brother. My brother is in his forth year of medical school and is currently doing rotations in Scottsdale, AZ. Since he wasn't able to be home for Christmas, we all decided that we would spend Spring Break with him. He was the best tour guide! He had every little detailed planned for us before we even arrived. Although he wasn't able to be with us during the days, he still had options and suggestions of where we should go and what we should do while he was working. He had even asked his girl friends where the best shopping, etc. was... he knows me well. =)
Arizona was beautiful! It was nothing like I had imagined. The weather truly was amazing (although I still don't believe them when they say it's not "hot" until it reaches over 115).
They had cacti EVERYWHERE. The shopping malls had even pulled the sharp points off of the cacti so that no one (particularly children) injured themselves.
Spring training was going on for many major league baseball teams and Jason had planed for us to go see the Giants and the Indians play. It was a toasty afternoon so we were very grateful that our seats were in the shade!
That night Jason took us out into the middle of the desert... really. To this little outdoor western themed restaurant that had a live band and lots of dancing. It reminded me of an old western movie. They had the best BBQ and such a fun atmosphere. Who would have ever guessed something so neat and unique would be out int he middle of a desert? (Wish I would have taken more pictures there)
(Side note: I learned something new about the desert that evening. It gets REALLY cold really fast once the sun goes down. Without humidity, there is nothing to keep the warmth in the air... wish I would have realized that before I packed all warm clothes. Ha!)
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| All of us at dinner (except for dad, who was taking the picture) |
Later in the week, we made the long drive to the Grand Canyon. Although I may never live down this event with my husband and father, I am still glad we went! (It was 8 hours worth of driving to see the Canyon, that the boys weren't so thrilled about... but who can be that close to the Grand Canyon and not go?!)
It was absolutely breath taking beautiful!!! No one can see this and still claim that there isn't a God. Pictures don't even come close to doing it justice.
(Side Note: If you ever make the trip to the Grand Canyon, don't expect to eat a good meal while you're there. Although there aren't many options, the options they do give you are not worth the crazy hiked up prices that come along with it)
The drive home was gorgeous. Snow capped mountains in the background and we finally saw TREES! I can only imagine someone from AZ coming to good ole Oklahoma... were trees are rampant!
And back to the desert we went...
Although Arizona was nothing like I had imagined and expected, I loved our time we spent there. It is a beautiful part of our country that now is home to one of my favorite people. Although our whole family is ready for my brother to head back home to us, I am very thankful that he loves where he is and that he is only a short flight away. Hurry home, Jason! I'm sure Lee will need your medical attention by then... Ha! =)
