Really, how can you NOT love Tucson??? The city itself is getting too big for my taste, but as far as the desert goes, Tucson is unparalelled in natural beauty. It surpases Phoenix BY FAR in my opinion - especially the North/Foothills part of town. Sure, it's HOT, but it's a DRY HEAT right? =)
Other than the schedule shake-up and resulting tired/crankiness, we're having a good time. I'm pretty worn out from taking care of the boys night and day without Brad, and I MISS my Honey, but we're making some fun memories with the grandparents! Eli is so in love with my mom that most nights he won't even go to sleep unless he cuddles in her bed with her or she comes and reads stories in our room. He's a big fan of grandpa too - they've been playing trains all morning to both of their delights. We were able to spend some time with the extended family in Casa Grande as well - it's so wonderful to see your children bond with family you know and love, but don't get to see often enough!
I also made a trip up to Surprise with the boys to see some old friends and check on the house. It was great to reconnect with such wonderful people! The drive itself gave me butterflies and misty eyes - seeing the area evoked a feeling of homesickness and nostalgia. It was nice to see the house in better repair, though it's still not quite to my own personal standards of cleanliness, which got me ticked off all over again. We stopped by after the get together and my kids were already worn out and cranky, it was 115 degrees out, and I was trying to clean up a few things that caught my eye while sweating to death with sobbing kids hanging on me. I'll be glad when we're through with the rental business, though that may not be for some years to come.
Silverbell Lake
Other than the schedule shake-up and resulting tired/crankiness, we're having a good time. I'm pretty worn out from taking care of the boys night and day without Brad, and I MISS my Honey, but we're making some fun memories with the grandparents! Eli is so in love with my mom that most nights he won't even go to sleep unless he cuddles in her bed with her or she comes and reads stories in our room. He's a big fan of grandpa too - they've been playing trains all morning to both of their delights. We were able to spend some time with the extended family in Casa Grande as well - it's so wonderful to see your children bond with family you know and love, but don't get to see often enough!
I also made a trip up to Surprise with the boys to see some old friends and check on the house. It was great to reconnect with such wonderful people! The drive itself gave me butterflies and misty eyes - seeing the area evoked a feeling of homesickness and nostalgia. It was nice to see the house in better repair, though it's still not quite to my own personal standards of cleanliness, which got me ticked off all over again. We stopped by after the get together and my kids were already worn out and cranky, it was 115 degrees out, and I was trying to clean up a few things that caught my eye while sweating to death with sobbing kids hanging on me. I'll be glad when we're through with the rental business, though that may not be for some years to come.
Silverbell Lake
Playing with thorny sticks.
Chasing Ducks
Hot enough for ya?
Peter Piper Pizza - Our Fav!
Sleeping with Grandma
Playing in the Wash
Barbies!
2 comments:
Oh, I'm so happy your parents are getting time with you and the boys. How fun, for your dad especially, to get play boy things since he never had sons. Have a great time, and hang in there without Brad. That can be hard. I hate traveling without Josh. Don't forget to eat an Eegees for you and for me!
I love all of the pictures of you walking Owen around :) Hopefully he gets to walking on his own soon to save your back. It was great to see you for a while! We miss you!
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