The Last Days

The last few days of our Arizona trip were spent with family. Phoenix has a new light rail system that starts at the old Christown Mall so we took a ride with my parents, just for fun. We ended up all the way down on Mill Avenue in Tempe. After walking around, marveling at all the closed shops, we hopped back on to catch a movie. The kids convinced us to see Hotel For Dogs, which they thoroughly enjoyed. I was surprised by how much my parents were laughing too.

The popcorn didn't quite fill us up so we hit Olive Garden for dinner. Sheila and Mario were able to join us.

Jake and Emma probably ate 3 breadsticks each. They would have eaten more if we would have let them.

Thanks Papa for treating us!

Cheese!

On Friday I spent the day at an AFAA workshop while my sweet husband cleaned up and packed for us. Rick had helped me cram the night before over a Sonic sundae. Ironic, no? I feel pretty confident that I passed my exams. I was sure wiped out after exercising all day though!

The trip home was just okay. Since the kids did so well on the plane ride to Phoenix (see video), we let them sit together. Unfortunately, this change put me in the middle seat next to a plus-sized, handicapped woman. I was only able to use 75% of my seat and was not able to leave my seat the duration of the flight. That last hour was VERY uncomfortable due to the fact that I shared a large Diet Coke with Rick for lunch. I'm thinking of writing a letter to US Airways about my experience. I should at least get a 25% discount on my ticket since I couldn't use part of my seat, right?

We LOVED out trip, but are so glad to be back. Perrysburg is a great place too. We're thankful that we had time away so that we could appreciate our new home more. Who'd a thunk we'd like Ohio so much? Not me!