Random Sampling from AZ

We started our trip to AZ by going to RockyPoint with some of my family (the shrimp fajitas at Rosey's are awesome!).Rune had a ton of fun combing the beach for shells...
And playing in the sand.

Back to the Valley of the Sun (SO NICE to get little Vitamin D!)---

The Hendershott grandkids- featuring Shaynie, the newest addition- reenacted the first Nativity. Cute kids!This picture shows a sampling of what I miss most in Arizona- my nieces and nephews (and citrus). This is a fort the older kids built in my dad's backyard. Oh, to be a kid again!
The Coopers (Minnesota Hendershotts) invited us to go ice skating and it was a blast. I couldn't believe Rune could scoot along all by himself.
We made another side trip while in AZ. The dunes were fun, especially for Broc who loves anything with wheels and torque.

Luckily our trip coincided with my annual friends dinner. This year was extra special because we dug up (I'm talking pick and shovel, people)the time capsule we buried in 1998. Hilarious to see what we thought the last 10 years would be like and what we were worrying about as newly graduated girls. I suppose a lot hasn't changed, but life definitely has had a few tricks up its sleeves. Overall time has been good to us.
Rune had a good time trying out a motorcycle at Poppie's house, but he definitely needs a little more time before he is ready for that one.
On the other hand, it was the perfect size for Mom! (Not really, I look like a clown on a mini-bike)

We got to do a little desert hiking. Rune is posing with his buddy Lane and one of his favorite Christmas presents- a Mini Camelback. So cute!

We made a pilgrimage to San Diego for a quick get-away with the Chaffees. We got to check out Little Italy and enjoy some gelato.
So yummy, right?
And now we are back home and looking forward to life in the PacNorWest. Start planning your summer escapes, AZ loveys!!