Phoenix Foray

Girls trip!!!!! Actually, a ladies weekend getaway would more appropriately describe my most recent visit to Arizona.  This winter my mother-in-law and I decided to take a birthday excursion to the Phoenix area to visit her sister Becky and my cousin Dani. When we began making arrangements, my mother said, "Well that sounds like fun", so she came along too.  The original talk was to go sometime in the Spring when it would still be chilly in NE and not melting hot in AZ.  Due to Jan's work schedule, the last weekend in April worked the best and so we booked our flight. John and Nathan were none too thrilled with our date selection being in the heart of planting season, however a little rain and assistance from Aunt Deb made everything work out just fine. If you want another version of the story , just ask John or Nathan. I'm sure it would be entertaining to compare the differences.

My dad wondered, "Why would JJ want to travel with a couple old ladies?" The thought never crossed my mind.  I was very much looking forward to spending time with my moms. Yet, I have to admit there was a brief moment at the airport when Jan was insistent on getting through security immediately, while I waited for my mother who arrived as a hot mess exclaiming, "My car is still out front. There was no where to park!" Thank goodness we were only at the Grand Island airport. Can you imagine what these two would have been like at LAX? All jokes aside, they were wonderful travel mates and we had an absolutely delightful vacation.

Surprisingly, Becky and Dani live only a few minutes apart from each other on the west side of Phoenix. Jan stayed at her sister's and mom and I got the pleasure of staying at Kevin and Dani's new home. This was so handy. We chilled at night and met up during the day. The weather was perfect.  Eighty degrees and sunny. The plants were in bloom and we even brought a little thunderstorm with us to the desert. When asked what we did I replied, "Talked, shopped, ate and drank." What else is there really?

The Rusty Spur - Old Scottsdale

Kevin and Dani's beautiful new home. They were amazing hostesses. Mom and I felt right at home, minus the cacti and rocks of course.

Kevin showing mom his Hydro-Generator machine in his awesome shop, which is conveniently located in their back yard.

Becky's back-yard oasis. These AZ outdoor spaces have me totally inspired.

These two sisters are too much fun!

It was a delicious weekend of uninterrupted adult conversation, cocktails and eating out. Amen to no meal planning! With that said, I did miss my babies but in this day and age you are never more than and iPhone away. I received these adorable pics of my kiddos from their Grandpa Mack, Great Aunt Deb and Super Dad, while I was away. Obviously they were in great hands.

Now, off to plan next year's escape.