Arizona Visit!

Yes we went to Arizona in August.  If any body knows anything it is to not go to Arizona in August.  It is usually really hot and the pools are no longer refreshing because it has been so hot all summer.  But it was the only time to go and Seth was going to be out of town for two weeks so I said "what the heck."  

Of course I had a fabulous time and it is always so fun to spend time with my four siblings that live down there now.  What was really nice was that I was able to spend time with each family by staying with them each individually for a few nights.  This seems to be such a great way to get the quality time that you need to keep those relationships going. The kids love to be with the their cousins and it is always a party!  What is even better is that everyone is so gracious and acts as if they don't have anything else to do except have me at their house.  I know that isn't the case, but thank you anyways for all that you do.  We had a blast.  It wasn't too hot and the pool was actually cool and refreshing.  We did a lot of swimming and the kids really know how to entertain themselves for hours in a pool.

Ella loved jumping off this rock cliff think at my brother's pool.  It was fun to watch all the kids do tricks off of it.
Even though it was so hot outside Isaac, Smith, and Paxton put on pads did some hitting in the backyard.  It didn't last too long because they were dying out there.
Isaac being a tough guy!
Here are just some of the cousins that we have down in Arizona and believe it or not this isn't all of them.  Can you see why it is so much fun to go down no matter what the weather is like.

McKenna and her cousin Ellie playing dress up.  Yikes I hope this is just a phase!
Ella and her cousin Lucy in matching swim suits.  They are so cute!
Isaac and his cousins trying to make a four man pyramid.  They could never get that forth man on.  But they sure tried for a long time.
We spent a few days up in cooler weather at my sisters cabin.  That was great fun.  They have such a great set up where the kids can play, swim, golf, and do all sorts of things.  It was pretty relaxing for the moms as well.
We also celebrated by nephew birthday while we were up there.  That is always lots of fun for the kids.  I hope he had a good day.