Our Trip to Arizona

On April 22, 2006 we traveled to Phoenix for my sister Robyn's wedding. We were nervous about flying with two young children, but they both did a great job. Jay slept most of the time and Cole was kept happy with endless Blues Clues videos and crackers.

The first few days we were tourists. We went to the Pheonix Zoo where Cole enjoyed seeing all the animals he's only seen in books. At McCormick Railroad Park, we rode a little "choo-choo train" and played at a playground covered with sand. Cole loved digging in the sand but didn't want it touching his bare feet so he put them on a block. It took us a while to figure out what he was doing--what a funny guy!

We celebrated Rob's birthday on April 25 with our good family friends Lou and Marianne Walsh. Cole loved their condo because it was filled with toys for their grandkids.

Jay also had a birthday while we were gone--his two month birthday! During the trip he really started smiling and interacting with people. He would look into our eyes and coo and gurgle. He completely melted our hearts! He got plenty of attention from all the friends and family visiting for the wedding and it was fun to show him off!

At Grandma and Grandpa's new house Cole loved the cacti. He was cautious around the pool, until the day he decided to go swimming--fully clothed. We had been dangling our feet in the water and he said he wanted to go in. I didn't want the moment to pass while I got our suits on, so we both jumped in. It was one of the best times swimming I've ever had.

The wedding weekend began on Saturday with manicures and pedicures with the bride. In the afternoon mom and dad hosted a pool party for the families. That night everyone who was in town met at Greasewood Flats for beer and burgers under the stars.

The wedding was Sunday night. It was a beautiful ceremony in the Garden Amenity at Desert Highlands. The reception was held outdoors at the clubhouse. We had a lot of fun! Robyn and Paul are a beautiful couple!