my weekend

Thursday morning a few friends and I hopped on the 9:05 flight to Phoenix. We were spending the long weekend celebrating the 40th birthday of our friend Ana. 6 of us arrived on Thursday (and 8 on Friday.)

Thursday we hung out, went out to dinner at The Spotted Donkey and went to the movies to see Unknown. It was a big night for these 6 mommas!

Friday we slept in and had a nice leisurely coffee. Some of the girls headed to the spa while I relaxed alone at the villa. We all rendezvoused at the spa pool for lunch, "hot" pool time, sauna and steam room time. It was marvelous. The rest of the crew arrived. Later we went to Bogey's for dinner.

Saturday we went different directions. Some went walking, took classes, went hiking or went shopping. Everyone seemed to end up at the spa later in the day. We rounded out the evening with a delicious dinner at Latilla.

There are so many funny stories: from Sandy to Ana's snacks to Audra's behavior in the steam room. I am not sure I could translate the humor... :) It was a wonderful weekend of relaxing and hanging out with "old" friends and new. :)

the birthday girl...

our crew...

the hike

Lisa, Julie, Audra and I went to Pinnacle Peak for a hike this morning...

Julie and Audra...

Amy, Julie, Audra and Lisa...

rock climbing...


Randy's house...

relaxation currently looks like this...

more to come...

basketball

We are so proud of Luke. He has tremendous basketball skills for a 1st grader. He is an amazing dribbler- he keeps the ball low and tight. He also is great at looking ahead for a pass (AND passing it). He likes to shoot but has no trouble passing it to an open man. He has been working all week n his shooting skills and it is paying off. He made several baskets today. He has come a long way in the last 2 months. I know he loves it plus it helps that he has a great team of boys to play with.

party time

kindergarten...








first grade...



third grade...

valentines

Today we started AND finished our valentine's for class parties. I LOVE getting a bit more creative than the character valentine's that you buy at the store.

We got our idea from Super Mom Moments and the kids all agreed to do the same valentine. It's one of the many perks of having a 6,7 and 8 year old. :)

my little redbirds

Today was sports day at school. My children took the opportunity to wear their Christmas gifts from their grandparents. I never thought I'd say this but my kids are, in fact, Cardinals fans (even Reagan).

I have to admit they do look super cute in their jerseys....

funny girl

here is a list of the funny things Reagan has been saying lately:

You don't have to tell me that winter is hard on my skin. That is why I put Noni lotion on every day!

Can I have an anti-oxygen luna bar for ladies?

My favorite place to get vitamin D is Florida. It's much closer to the equator so there is more vitamins there.

Oh, I am SO taking this to college with me.