We set out for a mini family reunion in Arizona during the Easter break. Our last trip west was when the kids were seven months old, our travel plans in December 2010 ruined by Jet Blue. So this trip was a long time coming.
The children handled the plane flight very well, with not a bit of crying except a moment or two during the descent into Phoenix as their ears popped. We had a decent rental car and opted to rent car seats rather than traveling with them on the plane. After just a few minutes in the car, you realize how nice the roads are on account of not having any freezing and thawing cycles to destroy the pavement. We arrived on Easter eve and quickly set out coloring eggs in the backyard.
Easter Sunday was spent at Aunt Deana and Uncle Gino's home, where we had an egg hunt and frolicked in the pool.
It was good to see aunts and uncles (Kenny and Debbie too) and have a delicious meal together. On Monday, we went to the McCormick Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale. It is a gem hidden in the middle of the city.
On Tuesday, and then again on Thursday at the request of the kids, we went to the Phoenix Childrens Museum. WOW. What a treasure, with hundreds of things to keep kids busy including this giant "sculpture" which kids can climb upon.
Wednesday we visited a local wild animal park.
And then it was back to the house for a joint birthday party for the kids.
The museum was so great, the kids asked to go back on Thursday, so we did. Friday was our travel day home. It was a good visit and the weather was perfect except for some strong crosswinds ascending out of Phoenix airport which made the flight seem more like an amusement park ride but without the amusement part.
That's it for now.
