Too perfect to stay inside

I'm falling in love with Arizona Winters (I'm sure I'll be cursing the state once summer arrives). For now the weather is beautiful and we have been soaking up the sun and enjoying the cool breeze. Here are some of our recent outdoor adventures.

Spent an afternoon with friends at the park and enjoyed the merri-go-rounds, train rides, and the playground 

Jonny and his friend, Maddi on the train

We've been on a few hikes recently. Notice the newly sprouted green grass. It was beautiful.

Admiring the river and trying to control our two year old from jumping in to it

Once this kid sees water there is no pulling him away from it.

Zach had just as much fun throwing (and sometimes eating) rocks in the river.

Feeding the overfed ducks at the pond

Maddi and Jonny (best pals)

Family Home evening at the Mesa Temple

Jonny fascinated by the pond. (He was so disappointed there were no rocks to throw in)

Stopped at Denny on the way home for our FHE treat

Thanks for sharing, Dad.

Thanks for sharing, Jonny.


The effort to get myself ready, the boys dressed and ready, the diaper bag packed, the car loaded, lugging the boys down the stairs and in to the car.. is seeming more and more exhausting the closer my due date gets. But looking back on the fun we are having together... the adventure always seems worth it.

Seven more weeks and we'll have another little one to take with us on our fun adventures