This year we spent Easter in Mesa, Arizona! The kids had a whole week off of school for Spring Break. It was nice and warm and sunny and perfect! We spent lots of time outside: hiking, swimming, going on walks, going to the zoo, we even had our Easter egg hunt outside...in shorts!
We hiked to the Wind Caves in Usury Mountain with our friends the Ludlows.
The girls loved dressing in shorts and sunglasses. Sidney took the dressing up to a new level!
One of the days we went to the Phoenix, AZ zoo. It was gorgeous! The animals were active (that seems to be a problem at the Hogle Zoo here in Utah sometimes) so it was a treat to see them actually move!
At the house, Sidney did get stuck in front of the TV once or twice, but found an interesting way to watch it, always in her swimsuit, and sometimes with a leg up on the sofa!
It couldn't have been a trip to AZ without eating at In-N-Out! The kids were mostly interested in the bike rack and the hats!
Just being outside relaxing was fun and unusual for us! But swimming was definitely the most all-time favorite thing we did! We had put the kids in private swimming lessons early this year, so by the time we went on the trip, Jane could swim on her own without her lifejacket, though I still made her wear it when I wasn't in the water:(
It couldn't have been a trip to AZ without eating at In-N-Out! The kids were mostly interested in the bike rack and the hats!
Just being outside relaxing was fun and unusual for us! But swimming was definitely the most all-time favorite thing we did! We had put the kids in private swimming lessons early this year, so by the time we went on the trip, Jane could swim on her own without her lifejacket, though I still made her wear it when I wasn't in the water:(
There are a few parks in the area we stayed, so Jane was working on crossing the monkey bars everywhere we had the chance to try! Ashlyn, Tori and I kept trying to 'hop' from bar to bar without putting our feet down. Tori got it after a few tries, but no matter how many times I tried, I couldn't do it. I HATE reality when it means I can't do things I used to be able to!
This was Sidney's 1st Easter she could really participate in. And she had a blast! The idea of walking around the backyard finding brightly colored eggs that opened up to reveal candy was a welcomed surprise!!!
We didn't pack baskets, but it didn't dampen any of the fun for the kids! I usually hide their baskets in different places around the house. Hiding them outside was way more fun for me! Alex's was between the garbage cans! Sidney's was in a plant. Jane's was in between some rocks, and Ashlyn's was in the outdoor fireplace!
This was Sidney's 1st Easter she could really participate in. And she had a blast! The idea of walking around the backyard finding brightly colored eggs that opened up to reveal candy was a welcomed surprise!!!
We didn't pack baskets, but it didn't dampen any of the fun for the kids! I usually hide their baskets in different places around the house. Hiding them outside was way more fun for me! Alex's was between the garbage cans! Sidney's was in a plant. Jane's was in between some rocks, and Ashlyn's was in the outdoor fireplace!
I am not totally sure, but the trip may have been more fun for me than the kids! I love love love the stages my kids are in, all potty-trained, somewhat responsible, and fun! Thanks Mom and Dad for letting us stay at the house and giving us the chance to make such great memories!
