ARIZONA!

So I am soooo glad that I decided to go to Arizona to be with my family for Coby's baptism and Christian's graduation! When I found out TJ would be in NY that same week and I would be home alone it wasn't really hard to decide. I didn't want my family to all be together and me home solo wishing I was there. I was nervous to drive alone with the kids because they don't do so hot in the car. But it wasn't as bad as I thought. We all had our moments but I didn't loose my mind. We split up the drive on the way down and I stopped in Flagstaff for the night. All I can say is that I was SO SUPER tired and was having a hard time staying awake while driving. Those darn Disney songs didn't really give me the pep that I needed.  I realized on this trip just how much I depend and rely on my awesome husband! But it was really great for me to do this on my own. I was solely in charge. I checked into a hotel with the kids by myself, unloaded all the luggage, went to breakfast, and checked out. I guess you could say I gained some confidence on this trip. I can do hard things. BUT it is so much nicer to do them with my other half, TJ.

It was so nice to be with my family and it had been way too long since I had been to Arizona to visit. While we were there we went and saw Tandy's new house and Deidra's new house they are building. We swam EVERYDAY (it was 108 degrees) and the kids were in HEAVEN! Chloe couldn't get enough of  their dog Ella and wanted to bring her home with us. We made it to Coby's baptism which was really special. I can't believe that Christian is all grown up, he really looks like a man!! I can't believe I used to change his diapers. Savanna is beautiful and she had her 8th grade graduation as well and she is such a sweetheart! I wish that TJ could have been there with us. Deidra, Justin and Tyler signed up for the Phoenix marathon while I was there and it was sad to not sign up with them. ONE day soon I will run another one myself. The drive back was good and we drove all the way. 12 hours in the car and not one child slept AT ALL the ENTIRE way HOME! As for me I thought about sleeping the whole way home. TJ was bouncing around on the drive way when we pulled up and he was the best sight ever! It was sad to leave, I almost cried, but it was oh so good to be home. He even planted all the flowers in the yard for me and did some shopping so we would have food in the morning. I love him.