Fun in the Sun!

This past week Jake and I flew down to Arizona to spend spring break with his family! We started the trip with Jake's sister, Melissa, and her boyfriend, Chris. We had a great time laying in the sun, shopping, eating at great restaurants, and just enjoying our family. Chris's best friend Steve and his wife Karen were there at the same time. It was fun to meet them. We also got to spend time with Jake's Aunt Kelly, Uncle Scott, and two adorable cousins Makena and Macyn. Makena is in first grade and is an awesome reader! She has two boyfriends and loves school! Macyn is in preschool and just a doll. She has learned how to write her name and sings many songs! On Tuesday we drove to Fountain Hills to visit Jake's Aunt Rachel, Uncle Rob, and two cousins Remi and Belle. We had a blast there with hiking, swimming, tanning, watching Remi's first baseball game, and just catching up! Belle is quite the crafter and is going to sell her pearler beads and knitting projects at a craft sale soon! I was also able to see one of my closest friends, Meggan. We went out to sushi and it was so great to catch up! Thanks everyone for a great time!

Makena and Macyn! So cute!

Jake and Makena say cheese!Macyn is such a sweetheart!








Jake and his sister Melissa!
Aunt Kelly and Uncle Scott!

Party Time!

Out for a great Italian dinner! Jake and I with Melissa and Chris.
Jake and I went on a hike with Steve and Karen. It was so beautiful!









Fresh Air!
A river in the desert who would have thought!
Needless to say we didn't travel too far off the path!

Last night in Tucson in the hammock!


On to Fountain Hills for another great hike!
The views were breathtaking!
Everyone together again!
Pool Time! What a cutie!
Out to sushi with Meggan!
Jake and Rachel's tradition: champagne and American Idol!
Off to CrackerJacks for some putt-putt and rides!
Boys versus girls for putt-putt!

While the boys did win, the girls had more hole-in-ones!


Go-Carts! Remi won!
Bumper boats are so fun!
Quick stop for a photo!
Remi is off to his first big game!
Out for the last hike before we go back to snowy Idaho! Arizona in a picture: cactus, fountain, sun, and fun!