Monday, July 4, 2011

Another summer escape

'Not news' news flash- summers in Arizona are brutal! :)
I don't usually complain about them because it's not a surprise that the hot summer temps are coming and we know they are part of the package when we live in Arizona. BUT, it is difficult when you have kids and are trying to keep them busy without parking them in front of the tv.

Lucky for us, my parents live in Prescott Valley and in less than 2 hrs we are in cooler temps. This weekend was a HOT 118 in Phoenix (and Prescott was cooler but still hot 100)! We still managed to pack in the fun though.

Instead of the local 4th of July parade, the girls wanted to tour the Sharlot Hall house- a historic house and museum in Prescott. For some reason, they LOVE touring old homes. The museum director was shocked that girls chose the tour over the parade.
Bella playing teacher in the schoolhouse.
Bella doesn't leave Ronnie's (their nickname for him) side!
Luckily, my mom has toured this museum and kept Camille entertained!
Camille's new pose for pictures.
Picking gooseberries.

Enjoying her ice cream!
We also went hiking. We saw crawdads, lots of beautiful dragonflies and even a snake (live one)!
Julia and Bella stayed in Prescott for a few extra days for more fun with the grandparents. (Camille is still a little young to be left there without mommy.)
Bobo and Ronnie- thanks for a fun weekend!!

2 comments:

Suzanne said...

what a great time!! Camille looks so big and grown up in the pictures. Just love her hair! Hopefully you guys can escape to a pool very, very soon.

eloiza said...

Come back, we miss you already, plus it has been coller since you left here!