Playing in Arizona

We spent a fun week visiting family in Mesa, Arizona. Our intent in coming during this time was to attend the wedding of Derek's youngest sister, Rachel. But until the wedding day, we had plenty to keep us busy. We enjoyed Easter weekend as we participated in a large family gathering that included an easter egg hunt and birthday dinner/BBQ. The kids had a great time playing with lots of cousins. They loved going on the eater egg hunt and eating up all their candy. Later that night, our three oldest went to spend the night at some cousins home. On Easter Sunday we spent most of the day with Derek's brother, Joe, and his family.

During the week we spent time at Grandma and Grandpa Taylor's home playing and relaxing. With Derek's sister, Beka, and her boys, we went to a fun park that had a carousel and train ride. By Tuesday, we were joined by Grandma and Grandpa O'Dwyer, who were also visiting. We had plenty of time to play and visit. The older kids loved Grandpa's new motorized razor scooter. We also went to a fun indoor amusement park, Fiddler on the Roof high school play, and Adam enjoyed a fun birthday treat at an indoor go-Kart racing facility. While we were having all this fun, Derek had flown back home to work for a few days, but got back in time to take Adam to race go-karts. We also enjoyed spending time with cousins any time they were available. It was a great week!

Mackenzie and Laurel

Adam

Cathy, Samantha and Mackenzie before train ride

Laurel and Jamie at easter egg hunt

Samantha hunting for easter eggs

Laurel at the park

Laurel having fun learning how to get easter eggs

cousin Sarah and Hannah

cousin Sidney and Jamie

Laurel enjoyed the trampoline at times, but also this slide

cousin Mary and Mackenzie