We started out our road trip to Arizona for Thanksgiving weekend with a full tank of gas (thank goodness prices went below $2/gal.) and the cruise control set for 80!
We had nothing but wide open roads ahead for the next 6 hours. It was great to get in the car and just drive...without having to turn corners or dodge parked cars.
We crossed the Hoover Dam and entered Arizona. We couldn't believe how low the water level is, I remember when I was a teenager and the water was going over the top of the overflow.
We spent the first night in Tempe, where Uncle Adam, Grandma Marty and Richard were waiting. It was a short visit with them because they were headed to Las Vegas. However, Uncle Adam joined the craziness of the car and drove the next 2 hours with us to Grandma Jackie's. Our first order of business when we got to Green Valley was go run at the park.
Thanksgiving day, we went to our Aunt Ande's house. Two of her daughters came also. It was great getting to see them again after 10 years. We had quite the spread of wonderful food to eat!
In traditional big family dinners, the kids have a smaller table. Tori wasn't to happy about being considered a little kid.
The adults and older kids had a good time relaxing and catching up on years gone by.
Tori with her Great Grandma Morris. I'm so happy the girls get the chance to visit with her and know her. Tori got in a lot of hugs from grandma, guess she knows what a special lady she is. I love you Grandma!
To work off our turkey and potatoes, we started a round of boxing on the Wii. It was a mother daughter match between Aunt Ande and Jenny. They were tired before the training level was even finished.
Then it was the 2nd cousin face off! Sorry, Hailey but if I remember right the 8 year old boxing champ took control.
To finish off the night we all headed for the movie theater and watched "Bolt".
We had nothing but wide open roads ahead for the next 6 hours. It was great to get in the car and just drive...without having to turn corners or dodge parked cars.
We crossed the Hoover Dam and entered Arizona. We couldn't believe how low the water level is, I remember when I was a teenager and the water was going over the top of the overflow.
We spent the first night in Tempe, where Uncle Adam, Grandma Marty and Richard were waiting. It was a short visit with them because they were headed to Las Vegas. However, Uncle Adam joined the craziness of the car and drove the next 2 hours with us to Grandma Jackie's. Our first order of business when we got to Green Valley was go run at the park.
Thanksgiving day, we went to our Aunt Ande's house. Two of her daughters came also. It was great getting to see them again after 10 years. We had quite the spread of wonderful food to eat!
In traditional big family dinners, the kids have a smaller table. Tori wasn't to happy about being considered a little kid.
The adults and older kids had a good time relaxing and catching up on years gone by.
Tori with her Great Grandma Morris. I'm so happy the girls get the chance to visit with her and know her. Tori got in a lot of hugs from grandma, guess she knows what a special lady she is. I love you Grandma!
To work off our turkey and potatoes, we started a round of boxing on the Wii. It was a mother daughter match between Aunt Ande and Jenny. They were tired before the training level was even finished.
Then it was the 2nd cousin face off! Sorry, Hailey but if I remember right the 8 year old boxing champ took control.
To finish off the night we all headed for the movie theater and watched "Bolt".
Then it was off to bed for another action packed day to follow!
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You were in Tempe...I am so sad...why no call? no visit? Sigh...
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