A couple weeks ago we flew down to Arizona so Gma & Gpa D. could meet Isabelle Kate. We could not have timed it better, with weather and vacations. It was nice to get away & enjoy some warm sunshine for 5 days! AND we flew from Bellingham which made the trip so much more convenient!
We had a picnic at a really neat train park in Scottsdale.
Having our picnic before the train that takes you around the park.
Her dress says it all!! :)
Kinda dark but Danielle riding the train with Daddy & Grandpa.
The train tour!
Danielle & I riding the carousel
We did a lot of swimming even though the pool was kinda chilly.
A little critter we found swimming with us.
Playing with dad!
Gpa even got in the pool to play!
Izzy cat having fun watching us splash around!
...and Izzy cat about 20 minutes later! :)
Grandma and Grandpa live in Fountain Hills and theres a really neat park downtown. It went off while we were down there playing on the toys.
The Fountain makes RAINBOWS
TOYS...
...are fun, RIGHT Daddy?!
The highlight of our trip was going to the Natural History Museum in Mesa. Simply because Danielle is really into dinosaurs right now and she was in HEAVEN seeing all the fossils and learning about the different dinosaurs.
Danielle & one of the many dinos we saw... this was before going inside.
This creature was in the lobby!
Checking out the dinos. This picture makes me smile watching her check out the exhibit, it was so rewarding for her.
Standing in front of her favorite Dino- T-REX.
Even Izzy liked the museum.
She loved this one too because it ROARED really loud. :)
The gift shop was filled with TONS of Dinos. Danielle was in heaven and it was hard to get her out of there. She was playing with everything. These were the two lucky ones that came home with us!
That evening Scott,(Ilona's son)and his family came over for dinner. It was nice see them again and the kids had a great time playing.
Frosting halloween cookies Grandma got for the kiddos. Eden, Danielle & Kahlo.
Even the babies had a good time. Isabelle & Leo (born 9 days before Izzy), just chillin'
Grandpa with his favorite kiddos. :)
Grandpa teaching Punky how to play Sudoku! She's all about numbers now.
On our last day we went out to Peoria to visit Aunt Jeanie. Their clubhouse has an amazing (heated) pool. Danielle was like a fish in the water...
Sisterly LOVE!!
Danielle & Daddy in front of the first cactus she saw in Arizona (at the airport) It was BIG!!!
Sunrise while waiting to board the plane, yes we had an early flight home.
Boarded the plane: check, two tired kiddos: check, landing in B'ham before NOON: PRICELESS!!
Our fall family vacation was wonderful and it was so nice to Grandma & Grandpa DeRemer. We can't wait to visit you again soon! Thanks for everything, we love you!!
