the cactus house

last weekend we flew to phoenix where tyler's grandparents have a winter home in sun city west. (otherwise known as the "cactus house" to tyler's little cousin due to a minor run-in with a cactus when she was visiting.) we've been wanting to visit them for several years now, so this year finally worked out - but ended up being only a week after our mexico vacation. it was a pretty quick turn around - i barely could finish the 5 loads of laundry from mexico by the time we had to pack up again! but we were not complaining as we spent 4 days in 70 degree weather and escaped the cold and rain once again.

we had a wonderful time in the land where senior citizens are plenty and golf carts are licensed - yes you can drive your golf cart on the road! tyler's grandpa leroy was very excited to show us all the sights of sun city west, so he had us on a firm fun schedule. nobody was to deviate from the plan! you will be amazed by all that we did in just two full days:

riley's first trip to the zoo!

tyler's birthday dinner - some grandma home cooking and play time with grandpa

beautiful hike in the white tank mountains

spring training game: rangers vs. white sox

golfing for the boys on both days

and finally a visit to the swan, on the 7th hole just down from their house

thank you grandpa and grandma for a wonderful visit. we can't wait to visit again!