Arizona 2009!

We had another great trip to Arizona. This year my parents have their own house and own POOL. I can't even tell you how nice it is to go on vacation with kids and not have to worry about hotel rooms, eating out, nap and bed times... I think for a young family, it has been the best. The pool was awesome. Both girls had a blast swimming their little hearts out every day, and in turn they both took great naps and went to bed early, which was great for the parents! We look forward to many trips back in the future! Thanks Grandma and Papa! We all had a blast!!



This was taken about 2.4 seconds after we arrived. Both kids stripped down and tested the pool out.


We took the girls on a few rides around the complex. Regen just giggled and Claire kept yelling "faster Daddy, faster!!"



The girls pretending to drive the golf cart



Getting ready for the daily swim



Regen and Colin doing their 'tricks'


Claire jumping to Papa


We had one cold rainy day, so we took that opportunity to check out the Children's museum in Phoenix. It was a pretty fun one, although it was a rainy Saturday in Phoenix, during spring break, so you can imagine how crowded it was!!


The "noodle forest" was a hit with both kids.. and Papa too. If you look closely Papa looks like a scary old man stalking Regen.. ha ha. We have gotten some real good laughs from this picture!


Grandma and Papa got Regen a princess kite, so we went to the park one day to fly it


Grandma and Claire going to the park


Both girls are "water babies". Regen surprises us every time on how good of a little swimmer she is. By the end of the week, she could swim unassisted the whole length of the pool and back. Claire started the week a little timid of the water, but by the last few days she was a pro at putting her head under water and looking at everyone. She would pop back up and hardly take a breath before she would say "again!!".