Arizona Trip

(LONG ENTRY FOR MY JOURNAL SO SKIP IT WHEN YOU FALL ASLEEP!)

We had a fun trip to Arizona over Memorial weekend. We flew in at midnight wednesday. I flew by myself with the two girls. It was a yucky time with 2 flights and a layover in San Francisco. Mallory cried on both landings with her ears hurting. Then as we were getting off the elevator in Tucson to get our baggage Mallory threw up on me 3 times. YUCKY! It was just the perfect ending for a horrific flight. Thank goodness Vanessa was there at baggage waiting to help me. I went straight for the bathroom and we cleaned up and threw our clothes away. Sydney was an angel on the flights! Thanks big sister Syd.
The rest of the week was so relaxing and fun! We visited the Grandma H's and then went to graduations and a good ole SD BBQ. Friday we had a special graveside devotional at Mom's grave with all of the 9 kids and some spouses and Syd and Mally. It was special and we should do it again when we are all together. Then we had a babyshower for Rachelle. After naps we celebrated Chad's B-day and went to Indianna Jones! Thanks Grandma and Gramps for babysitting the girls so I had a relaxing movie time. That night the Pollards arrived and it was fun to meet new baby Brynlnn.
The next day the Jones kids worked really hard in the yard, including Justin and Vanessa. Rachelle and I visited Britt and Brianna and the girls played. After the hard work we all went to the park with a yummy lunch from Kelli. The girls loved the playground and it was fun to practice softball together. That night we rented movies.
Sunday we slept in and watched a movie until church at 2pm. It's always fun to go to church in St.David and see all the families and visit. We had participation night at Grandma Higgi's. Kara and David, Trevor, Travis, Emily and her new baby and all the little cousins came and it was fun! Sydney sang I am a child of God with me and knows every word. Shumakers sang a silly song with helium they sucked from balloons! Then we had lots and lots of potluck dessert. I love participation night, so I was glad I was there.
Monday we got up at 6am and cleaned the St.David Cemetary for Memorial day with all the wards. Then after naps we went to the Cove and swam. The girls loved the wave pool and the slides. We had Taco Bell at Leah's and homeade yummy salsa. Then we packed and watched Bachellorette and went to bed early. We got up at 4am to fly home. Thanks Rachelle and Scott for your help at the airports. Thanks Katy for letting me borrow carseats. Best idea ever! Thanks Louisa for letting me use the bed for Mallory! We had a fun trip and are so happy to be home safe now!