We spent Thursday at a neat train park where the kids were able to burn off lots of energy. That night Grandma & Gramps offered to keep the 5 grandkids in their room for the night so the big kids could have a night on the town. We thought they were crazy, but once the offer was on the table, we weren't letting them back down!! It was much appreciated as we had a night out in Scottsdale with awesome food, loads of bevarages & a lot of laughs & good times. All 5 kids were even sound asleep when we returned!
Friday we took walks, enjoyed the weather, shopped & headed to Ryan's new place for a cook-out. He fixed quite the yummy spread for us & the nieces & nephews enjoyed the playground & playing in his backyard.
Saturday morning we checked out the Farmer's Market in Old Town Scottsdale & then watched Jaya's t-ball game in the afternoon. She looked adorable in her uniform & it is hard to believe she is big enough to be out there playing ball already, and even harder to believe she'll be starting school this August! That night Cody & Purvi hosted a fun cook-out at their place. Rory & Carrie, two of my cousins that live in the area, were also able to join us. It had been years since we had been together & it was so great to catch up, meet Jason & see Kierstyn, Ellie & Evan.
Sunday morning Cody & Purvi happened to be joining a new church & Purvi & the kids were being baptized. We feel fortunate to have been in town and been able to share this day with them. Their kids are absolutely adorable, and looked especially sharp all dressed up for church! We enjoyed one last get together at TeePee's Sunday afternoon & then headed back east. We had such a fun time, but our days passed by too quickly!
Story Time
Boo at the train park
Jaya, Filson, Grandma, Sophia
Dominic & Ian
Fun on the train ride
Old West playground
Purvi, Dominic, Cody, Jaya, Brittany, Ian, Gramps
Ready to dive into his cupcake from the Farmer's Market
Jaya ready for action
Dominic, Cody, Filson, John, Sophia, Grandma
Little Buds
Gramps & Sophia
Bubby
Go Jaya!
My Big Bro, still sporting the shirt I loaned him over 10 years ago
Filson & Dad swimming at the hotel
Brittany with the newest great-grand, Evan Liasko (8 wks)
Brittany, Carrie & Evan
Rory, Cody, Ryan, Brittany w/Evan & Carrie w/Ian
Papa & Meme with the restless boys
The Fam
Filson trying to break into Uncle Cody & Aunt Vi's casa
Too Cute!
Sweet Sophia
5 comments:
OMGoodness!!!!!!! I have way too much to comment on and will never rememeber it all! We need to talk soon and catch up! :) what a fabulous trip you all had. The train park looks awesome! Jaya looks great playing t-ball. Funny that Cody has a shirt that you "loaned" him from 10 years ago! And awesome you were able to see Carrie and Rory! You have some great pics! Such wonderful memories for you all!
what a fun trip! Sounds like a wonderful time, you can tell your parents are having the time of their lives in all the pics. How fun for them to keep all grandkids!! Trip of a lifetime!!
WOW!! What a trip! You guys got alot in while there! So nice that you all could be together as a family. And SUPER that Steve and Nancy kept the kiddos for the evening while you "youngens" went out! Can't believe that Jaya is playing tball - she's so cute in her uniform. I think that is John in the pool, not dad, with Filson! So cool that you could see Rory and Carrie. Too bad the time always has to fly by on times like this. I agree with SR, your folks are beaming in all the pics!!!
So great that you were all able to spend such a nice vacation together! You can see that Steve and Nancy are very proud of their adorable grandchildren! I can't get over how much Cody's children look like him!
Looks like you guys had a great time!! Wish you could of tucked me in your suitcase and took me along!
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