Thursday, February 21, 2008

Arizona


We were blessed with a time away last week. Someone gave us a timeshare unit for the entire week and all we had to do was show up! Joe and I took turns driving through the night as the kids slept - a great strategy. We arrived Monday morning ready to relax! And that is all that we did - the girls loved swimming everyday, even when it was raining and there was not another guest at the pool. So the pictures here are pretty indicative of our week. We just hung out at the pool as a family and relaxed. A much needed vacation for all of us. The family picture here is actually at the Hoover Dam - it's the only one of all of us! Our camera wasn't out as much as I anticipated, but we did catch the spirit of the trip.

Owen fell asleep right after swimming this day. He loves to splash in the water and tuckered himself out. Ella and Emmalie would have been at the pool without us had we allowed them - they are little fish. I remember being the same way as a girl - never enough time in the pool.

















So there's a pretty sunset shot here and then the view from our balcony on a foggy morning. The pools are right there in the middle of the complex and then beyond is a ton of homes built in a similar architecture as the timeshare. It was pretty when it was sunny too, but I liked the fog. You can see the steam rising off the pools too. And a cool looking cactus.








Hard to believe but Owen is actually 8 months old today! He has been gaining confidence on his feet. Stretching from one piece of furniture to another. Climbing stairs if I let him. And looking for trouble! He is looking more like a little boy and less like a baby everyday. Until next time! Amy