3.29.2010

burnett's/moore's to arizona


The Burnett's and the Moore's came to Arizona during our spring break to enjoy the sunshine, family time, and some Mariner's spring training games! We descended on the Embassy Suites in Phoenix and had a great long weekend.
The first day, the girls enjoyed a day at the Arizona Biltmore Spa. It was absolutely heavenly! We had lunch out on the patio at Frank & Albert's.
The boys went to In & Out, went golfing and then back to the hotel for swimming. I think we got the better end of the deal but they might not agree.

Then it was on to 2 spring training games, lots of yummy food and tons of swimming in the pool.



Some other favorites:
Kim's sneak attack for picking up the lunch tab
Watching the cousins play catch while waiting for the game to start
Kettle corn and nachos
Carter always asking where is "friend" Austin was

Jake and D.J. getting foul balls from the Reds - and then D.J. giving his to Andrew

Trying to drag the kids out of the pool when it was time to go on to our next fun thing

Andrew's dance moves

Who thinks this kids might turn into a little slugger?



Autographed hats
Dave embarrassing us by yelling weird things in the middle of the game ("Go Huskies!")
Scoping out which players were wearing Cutters
Being grateful for shady seats but then taking breaks to go stand in the back and soak up the sun
Crazy Uncle Patrick terrorizing kids in the pool
"Well, it's in the genes!"



Letting the kids swim until 10:30 p.m.
Birthday cupcakes and fabulous gifts for the March birthday boys
Dave falling asleep at the table
Sara having the "in" with the Happy Hour lady so we could get 6 Shirley Temples



It's always over way too soon when we have our family into town.
Thanks for everything! We had a wonderful time being together. How we wish we lived closer!!










Thanks for coming to our neck of the woods! Not much better than springtime in Arizona.

14 comments:

Jer and Cam said...

You guys know how to show your company a good time! All that talk of swimming and dragging the kids out of the pool is sure making me pumped for summer!!!! And I think we need to take our kids to Spring Training game and do all the fun stuff your kids did. Ohh and Nachos too yum!

Sarah said...

I don't think it gets much better than that! What fun family memories - so glad you had a great spring break!

Amy said...

Yay!! She does love her blog again!! What a fun little getaway! Those cousins must have so much fun together and play so well to let them stay up til 10:30! You all did so much in such a short time. A little jealous of your spa time :)

Kim's hair is super cute!

Paige said...

on a roll...keep'em coming...too bad we dont have any pics of our date.

Mary and Ryan said...

Is that a cowboys jersey I see!! Love it, you guys look like you had a blast....and your easter pic is sooo cute!

Erica said...

Ok good. Earlier I couldn't see the pics, but now I can! Good for you getting pictures of everyone! I can't believe how grown up the Moore's are! Well and Jake and Dylan too! I LOVE that pic of Carter! What a swing and love his face. And I am very jealous of a hotel stay and spa day. Staycations are so fun.

JaMie HeApS said...

nick.... you are out doing yourself with the back to back post.. looks like you had fun im still jealouse of the spa day... and whats this no pics of you and paige.... im disapointed.

Karen M. said...

I guess we put just enough pressure on you to make you go back to posting. Sorry for you-hurray for us! It is crazy how big the Moore cousins have gotten! Looks like someone will be catching up with grandma soon! I love the picture of Carter with his arm around his buddy cousin Austin. Lots and lots of fun!

Ashley Bruggeman said...

Talked with Peg today and it sounds like you guys had a great time! We need to come for a visit in the sun!

Kendra said...

Aww how fun! Carter looks like a natural hitting the ball!

Carrie said...

Wow! How cool to have them all in AZ at once! Crazy Uncle P! Love him! What a fun baseball vacay! I bet Jake was in heaven! We want to visit you too!

The Moore's said...

Love the pictures Nikki and your quotes of the weekend... you captured it all so well! the boys have been trying to catch coins off their elbow...thanks to Uncle P. We miss you guys already!

Ashley Elizabeth said...

What a fun spring break! I am doubly jealous of the spa day! You deserve some R&R!

Mimi said...

You guys are always having way too much fun!!!!