Phoenix Photos

My second annual Phoenix trip was in June. I had a great time! But, I knew that would happen :) And of course I worried & worried before I took the trip. The thoughts that were going thru my mind were, "Am I a bad mama for leaving my kids for four nights?" " Will every one talk about me & how they can't believe I would leave my kids?" I am trying to learn that it doesn't matter what everyone else thinks. I've been a stay at home mama...to triplets...for 4 years. I think a break every now and then is pretty okay. Can I get an "AMEN"?? Nate took the week off & stayed home to watch the kids. And he survived! Thanks, Nate!:)


Of course I cried a little, but I got on that plane & I knew I was ready for some fun, sun & relaxation. And that is exactly how it was. Well, besides getting sick the day before I left. That was a bit of a let down. But I was thankful it wasn't the day I left, because I don't think I could have made that plane ride home.


My dad, his girl, Rhonda & I all went. We stayed with my favorite aunt Candi & uncle Gary. They are the best hosts! We don't have to worry about a single thing. And they are hilarious too! I got to spend time with my cousins & their kiddos. Blake is the newest baby. He was born just a few weeks before we went on our trip last year. He's grown so much in a year & by all the pics that I have of him, I think you can tell I was pretty smitten with this babe. Of course, the other boys are cute as ever! I didn't get any pics of my cousin's (Amy) son, Ben. Poor guy was sick & in the house the day they came over.

Blake~ The newest baby ~ My cousin Lainie's son

Kaden ~ Lainie's other son ~ These boys have the longest lashes I've ever seen. Any girl would kill to have them

My cousin's & I: L to R (Jennifer, Lainie, Me & Amy)

The Keg Room in my aunt Candi's house! Kidding. It was the room inside a restaurant we went to called The Yard House.

Lainie, Jen & Amy

Sissy & Bo Bo (Aunt Candi & my dad)

Jen, Me & Lainie

Candi & Gary & Dad & Rhonda

Amy's oldest son, Mason

Dad

Kaden ~ Lainie's oldest

Lainie & Blake

Kaden

Albertston's Grocery ~ Only Celebrities go there! :)

5 & Diner...Yummy Chocolate Chip Pancakes that I can probably only eat once a year since they are sooooo rich

Boots inside Harold's (a great place to eat in Cave Creek)

Rhonda, Dad & I

Uncle Gary, Aunt Candi & Jen

My awesome Aunt & Uncle

Back yard Flowers

My Dad ~ This picture describes him perfectly ~ Laid back, beer in hand, sun worshiping

Me, Dad & Candi in front of Mimi's for breakfast on our first day

Candi & I

Dad & Rhonda

Dad & I ready for our early morning 6 am flight to Phoenix

Welcome 4's! See ya, 3's!

It is so hard for me to believe that I have 4 year olds! Happy Birthday to my Isabel, Jasper & Jonah! We had a nice party on Sunday for them. This morning, I had balloons & streamers & they ate cookies & candy for breakfast. We went to the park this morning with Jo Jo & Carter and out for pizza with daddy. After we got back from dinner, mamaw & papaw picked them up in their old convertible & took them for ice cream & to the park. They had a blast! I hope this is one day they remember.

I'll be honest, I'm not sad to see age 3 go. I'm really hoping, praying, keep my fingers crossed, etc. that age 4 is a little better. Check back in a year & see what I say on their birthday post!