Saturday, July 2, 2011

Arizona Vacation

We finally got to go on a family vacation together!  Our first in over a 1 1/2 years!  Cameron hasn't been able to take off of work for a while, especially since his dad's company was sold and he had to wait 4 months before taking any days off.  Oh, fyi, Cameron's parents moved to AZ.  So, the first day he was allowed to take off of work we did!  We left first thing Saturday, June 11th, and stayed through Sunday, June 19th.  We were dreading the 10 hour drive w/ the boys (mainly Connor) b/c they have been little terrors in the past.  But, we were pleasantly surprised when there were no break downs.  On the way there we did have to deal w/ Connor's elbow being pulled out of socket.  He just let his arm sit there limp and kept whimpering.  That's never happened before so we didn't know what to do!  But, Cam's brother, Dave and my sister, Bonny both have children that do.  So, thankfully they were able to help us.  I tried what Bonny told me to do and tried to shift it back into place, and then we put it in a sling like Dave suggested.  After a while of driving like this, Connor finally pulled his arm out of the sling and started using it again and was back to normal!  Other than that, it was a great road trip.

Grandma and Connor.

First things first, the boys got to open their presents from Papa and Grandma.  They got a Mader bubble pusher.

And a tent w/ lots of camping supplies (pretend stuff of course).

The boys couldn't get enough of Mader, they loved it!  Cade called it his "birthday."


After presents and dinner we went swimming.



The next day, Sunday June 13th, was Papa Steve's 60th birthday!  We were happy to be able to celebrate w/ him.

Happy birthday Steve!

Papa Stan and Grandma Gail came over to celebrate w/ us. (Steve's dad and Stepmother)


As they were leaving Cade decided he wanted to see them off while pushing Connor in a stroller.  It was so cute!

More swimming!  We went swimming everyday (but Sunday of course).


Connor sunbathing...


Look at my babies!!!  So cute!  Leaving the pool.

They got to play with the Long's choo choo train.  They loved it!  All except for Connor being a pest and taking it apart while Cade tried to play.

Again, more swimming!


Connor getting into stuff, of course!

Cade watching Connor get into trouble.

Father's Day, June 19th!  3 Generations!  It was just too bad we couldn't stay and celebrate the whole day w/ Papa.  We decided to travel home this day, boring day!

Saying goodbye to Cooper.  I looked over and found Cade rubbing Coopers face and singing, "Go to sleep, Go to sleep."  So cute!

Bye Cooper!

I had to get at least one picture of me from the trip!  Bye Papa and Grandma!  We had a great time!  Thanks for letting us stay w/ ya'll.  We love you.

1 comment:

Jamie Meacham said...

Looks like fun! We sure did miss you guys when you were gone!