Arizona weekend!

Lou and I spent last weekend in Arizona!

We have family on both sides and it was wonderful

to spend this quick trip with them.

Lou had meetings in Scottsdale,

and we had planned on staying in a hotel.

Wendy, the great and wise

sister she is,

talked me into staying at her house

(it didn't take much talking.)

and putting the hotel money to better use.

Which I joyfully did, doing some seriously fun

Arizona shopping!

Friday night both Buhrley families

met up with Wade and Monica for some

great food and even better company.

Saturday we had lunch with all the Whiting clan -

minus Jos:( at Grecko grill.

How I love this family!

We had a great time finding out about

Laurisa's college life-

and tried to get as much info as possible on her "love" life.

I take this responsibility very seriously as an Aunt.

However, Mckay was not happy

I hung out with Mitch and Jake

without him!

He insists on coming with us next time!

Monica surprised me with

a cute,cute,cute apron

she had made the day before!

(notice the top picture in the collage!)

With an apron this cute-

cooking...

is sure to be a delight!?

( or at the very least I will look adorable!)

After lunch, Monica,Wendy and I

had a productive shopping day!

I always like to be productive!

My bags were much heavier coming home!

These woman are dangerous to shop with!:)

Really, it's probably because I actually had time to shop

without any other responsibilities!

It was a fun day.

Sunday morning while Lou finished up in meetings,

I spent time with Grandma Wright.

I arrived at grandma's assisted living home at 8 a.m.

and was able to spend the next 5 hours visiting.

It was a sweet, sweet experience.

I was thrilled when my Aunt Ginger,

cousins Bridgett and Wendy-

with 2 of her darling children,

came and kept me company for 3 hours!

I don't get to see my Arizona family near enough

and it was wonderful!

It was fun catching up

and it made for the perfect ending to a great weekend.

Monica and Mitch came before we had to leave

and Mitch gave us all a magic show.

There are 5 women staying in this home

and I think they all now have a crush on Mitch.

I don't blame them.

Thank you Wendy

for the fun shopping, late night talking,

and a weekend that felt like a vacation.

I love spending time with you

and wanted to pack your sweet kids in my suitcase

and bring them home.

Yes, all of them-not just baby Luke!

Although, Luke- I would never give back.

Can't wait for my next

Arizona visit!

p.s. I am also going through major withdrawals

from going on 3 trips with Lou this month.