"Defrosting"

It's been a week since our 6 day trip to Sunny Arizona.  While there, we made the rounds visiting friends and family!  While visiting, we enjoyed soaking up the sun, or "defrosting" as I liked to call it!  (It's been a long winter!)

Our flights went smoothly coming and going.  Pinky was the Super Trooper traveling!  She didn't seem to notice a thing during take off or landing . . . I'm sure the pacifier helped a little.  I guess we have a little traveler on our hands!  Of course, Pinky had to get to know everyone around us before she could settle in.  On our flight from MSP to Phoenix, the retired school teacher seated next to us put down her crocheting to hold Pinky for a while.  Pinky even had a stewardess bringing her juice on a flight beverages weren't served.  What a little charmer!  Maybe next time we can see if she can get us bumped up to first class. 

Ready to leave on her first flight! 

Our first night 2 nights we stayed with "Uncle Bunk".  We enjoyed strolling the neighborhood; dining on an outdoor patio; blowing bubbles in the back yard; Cory got to take a spin in Bunxvet; and  I even got a quick run in . . . outside . . . in shorts and a t-shirt!  Of course we also took in a Cubs game complete with hotdogs, snowcones, and icecream!  Cory was so excited to have Pinky in her Cubs hat and t-shirt!!! 

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Go, Cubs, Go!

1st Cubs Game!

Nights 3-4 were spent with Cory's college roommate and his family.  Cory and Mike enjoyed another Cubs game and a local brewery while Jen and I took the kids to the zoo.  Pinky loved all of the animals and watching all of the people!  While with our friends, we also enjoyed a sunny afternoon in the pool and dining at Oregano's . . . home to the best dessert EVER!  Of course drinking our coffee by the pool every morning wasn't so bad either! 

Cubs vs. White Sox

Phoenix Zoo

Splish Splash!

"Pinky Shuffle"

Our last day/night were spent with Great-Uncle Lee.  We relaxed on the patio and enjoyed splashing in the pool one more time.  Uncle Lee had stocked up on everything we could possibly need . . . Merlot, chocolate, and 2%! 

One last dip!

Pool-Side!

Hanging with the family our last night in town!

The sun was bright and warm.  Our hosts generously drove us around town and kept us fed and comfortable.  Flights were on time and uneventful.  What else could we have asked for?

Fresh picked lemons!  Tasty!

Look what I found!