Arizona

I visited my cousins in Arizona for a long weekend, and it was hot! I complain about the cold all the time, so I’m trying to enjoy being in shorts and a tank top, but it’s a little oppressive!

Spending time with my cousins has been great though. It’s been 5 years since I made the trip here, and the kids are all so much bigger. We’ve had a lot of down time hanging out, being in each others’ presence, and I loved it. It’s a nice way to vacation - actually being able to relax a bit.

My cousin gave Arnie a haircut, and we went swimming!

We also spent a day down by the creek, and that was a blast! We took their ATV and 6-wheeler down through some dirt roads and mud, where we ended at a beautiful creek. We went swimming and my little cousin went fishing (which he loves so much these days). It was a great place to spend a beautiful summer day.

We spent a few days together before traveling back to the Bay Area. Arnie did great on the flight! It always gives me a bit of anxiety traveling, especially with a toddler now. But, we made it!

We ended the day with a lovely family dinner with my sister and Dad.