A quick trip to AZ

Cortnie and Lexie and I took a quick

trip to AZ to see Mandy and Jon and Reese on

April 12th.  We flew out of the Provo airport and it

was quick and easy and as good as flying can be.

I HATE TO FLY!!!  But it was worth the few minutes

of terror to get there quickly and enjoy some time with

my girls!!  We had a great time just visiting and shopping 

and eating and relaxing.  I loved the warm weather as

I have seriously hated this winter and am sick of cold!

 Lexie loved that airplane......

Below....we are arriving at the airport in AZ.

This is Reesie with her glassies on just like she likes them. 

 There was a splash park at the outlet mall.  The least 

we could do was let the girls play after we dragged them shopping.

Reese loves the water.

 And she loved Mom's cream cheese and

pretzel.... 

 Reese fell asleep in the car (below).....looks so uncomfortable! 

Lexie wanted a picture of  her too.... (above)

 We went for a drive to see some sights, in order to 

let Reese take a longer nap in the car.  We drove

out to see the new Phoenix temple.  It is only a few minutes

from where Mandy and Jon live which we be so nice for them.

 Whenever we were in the car, Reese kept looking over

to make sure Gma was still there.  I loved it!!!

I worry that she will forget me or not like me anymore.

She could say Gma and Vicki really well.

 And of course we went swimming at the amazing pool !!

Such a great pool.  It is only 3 ft deep in most places

and has one area where there is a sandy beach the kids play 

in and walk way out in without the water getting too deep.

This little doll is so timid and shy.   We were at the pool, 

when some of Mandy's neighbors  came by armed with some

 rather fun toys.  Reese really wanted to play with this dinosaur. 

 She took the first daring step inside of it.  Then she said, "otay, otay, otay".

 Next she slowly lifted it up a few inches at a time, while slowly 

standing up and saying, "otay, otay, otay"  with each slow progression.

 Then when she had it almost to her waist she would quickly drop it

 back down to her feet with a frightful look on her face and start all over again. 

 I loved watching her try to convince herself it was safe.    

 My little dolls in their matching jammies!  

And Reese with a book..... she loves, loves books!!

 More swimming!

 Look at this tan little darling... again with a book.

 Picture out by the fun tree that grows out over the water.

This place they live in is beautiful!! They keep it very clean, 

wonderfully landscaped.  

A view of the Grand Canyon on our flight home!