There and back again--An Arizona tale

Last month we went on a trip to Arizona and we are just getting around to posting the pictures.  

Enjoy!

Trying to stay entertained during the long drive!

Time for a break in the middle of the desert.

Made a stop to visit Craig's medical school.

This place always had the best grass!!

The kids loved all the flowers too.
Beautiful campus, but we are glad to not be students anymore!

We also had to make a stop at the peacock park.
"Whoa! Look at that peacock!"

"Here peacock peacock."

Ice cream for dinner as we start the last leg of our drive.

We finally made it down to Sahuarita to see our beautiful niece get baptized.
Her mom made this amazing baptism dress for her.

Grammy and all her grand babies.

Cousin time!

Wake up Grumpy! It's time to play!

"Dad, color my egg for me while I drink my drink.  You missed a spot!"

Relaxing in the sunshine.

Happy Birthday Uncle Kyler!!

Cousins who play together, get cavities together.

Caleb really wanted to try out Oreo's crib.
(Oreo is their dog)

Time to hit the skate park.

Who says you need wheels to enjoy a skate park?

Pizza time!

Monkey-ing around with Grumpy.

Movie night is more fun with family.

Getting ready for a hike.

A gaggle of kids.

"Hmmm, lets see...  First we go east, then follow the trail to the surprise!"

Let's go!

That cactus is REALLY tall!

At the end of the trail we found the surprise.  Water!
Caleb knew just what to do.  He ran right to the edge and threw a big rock in!

What a cool place to explore.

Tried to get a picture of these four kids, but Caleb ran off too quick.

Tried to get a picture of these three kids, but another one took off too!

Change of tactics.  "I'll give you candy if you sit still for the picture."
Cheese!!

Carter, of course, found the biggest stick.

Family picture with a cute little photo bomber!

Time to say goodbye to cousins.
We will miss you!!

We got to stop and play with Grandma.

And then a bowling birthday party!
These two bowled together every turn.

Go, go, go, go.....

Yes!!!!!

Daddy helping Caleb bowl.

Bye friends!  It was fun to play with you too.

Grumpy and Tuesday babysitting Caleb.
Or maybe Caleb babysitting Grumpy and Tuesday.

There's construction going on down the street from Grammy.
And that means......Big Trucks!!!

And big piles of dirt!

This dirt was perfect for making handprints.