Scottsdale and Thanksgiving

We had a very early flight to Arizona, but somehow we managed to get the front row (lots of play room) and the only extra seat on the entire plane for Allie (free)!  It was the closest to first class that Southwest has to offer!  And it was great!  On this trip though, Allie decided that she was terrified of the windows being open.  This would not have been a problem except the flight attendant needed them open during takeoff and landing.  She was hysterical saying "off, off, off!!!" and pointing to the windows!

The camera was not on auto focus...

Allie is such a HAM_ she knows it's funny to put two binkies in her mouth and she cracks herself up as well!

A great day for Allie- a plane ride and a BUS ride- what could be better!

Right after landing in Phoenix, we went to my cousin's daughter's baptism.  It was great that we were able to make it and Allie did pretty good....  Forgot to get pictures though.

Later that day as we drove to Scottsdale we could see a huge rainbow over the mountains.  What we didn't realize is that it was right over our resort and our building!  I think God was letting us know there was hope for us and I pray that it also means we won't have our babies die again!  You can't see it in this picture, but it was actually a full rainbow!  And by the way, it NEVER rains in Phoenix and I was hoping for a warm, sunny holiday.  It was cold and cloudy most days!

Allie looking out our window.

She loves her binkie!

Testing out my photography skills

The view from our balcony.  The pool was right there which would have been perfect if it had been warmer...

The best part about having a time share is having full kitchens, living rooms, laundry rooms, and two bedrooms when we travel!!!  We happened to get the Four Seasons in Scottsdale at last minute this time! It was VERY nice and I even had to tell housekeeping to NOT come clean everyday...  Wish I had that problem at home!

Not warm  this week!

Allie has a fascination with shoes!

First sample of S'MORES- not so much...

BUT, I sure do Love them!

The resort had some fun events during the week and one of them was BINGO.  We came upon it during the last two games and I won the last one!!  Lunch at the pool for 2!  It was close to $60 that was free!!!!

Lots of clouds made for pretty sunsets.

 We went for a little hike up Pinnacle Peak that was 2 minutes from our resort.

 Allie did great on the trail and even walked most of it by herself!  She thinks she is a big girl!

"Let me down Daddy!  I need to walk on my own!"  :o)

Always ready for adventures!

There is a HUGE restaurant right next to the resort called Pinnacle Peak Patio that seats about 5,000 people during the summer.  They cut your tie off if you wear one and they are all hanging from the ceiling.  there is also a dance floor and Allie really enjoyed that!!!

There were a bunch of teenage girls doing the Cha Cha Slide and Allie wanted to be a part of it!!
Thursday we went to my Aunt and Uncle's house for Thanksgiving.  We decided to do something different this year and it was a nice change.  My cousins, Stephanie and her family and Sarah and her family (minus her husband Robin who is stationed in Iraq) live there as well.

 Sarah and baby Ava.  Robin got deployed one week after Ava was born...  They lived in Hawaii and Sarah had to move back home to get help with her.

 Haley and Allie

 Stephanie and my Aunt Nancy.

 Haley, Allie, and Alex

 Uncle David and the Dominoes crew.

 Allie doesn't understand that she is only 21 months...

 Allie loves babies!!

 Aunt Nancy and Allie

And what better way to end the trip than another BUS ride and airplane ride?!!!!   Allie actually went to sleep on the plane on the way home - that has not happened since her first flight at 4 months!  Overall, it was a good trip.  Thanksgiving was not too emotional for us and I know Jon needed to get away for a break from the everyday stress.