Sunny Phoenix, AZ

This past week, Ryan and I flew out to Phoenix, AZ to enjoy time with our sweet family. Janette and the three buddies met us out there along with my parents. My grandparents, Papa & Genny, have lived out there for as long as I can remember. So, we took some time to enjoy them and celebrating all that they mean to us. My grandfather is 92 years old and was in the hospital and nursing home during our stay, so it really meant a lot to be there to see him and for Ryan to meet her Great Grandpa. It may have been our last time...for that my heart is sad...making it hard to leave.

While there, we did a lot of fun things! We stayed in a retirement community called Leisure World, went on golf cart rides, visited the Phoenix Zoo, western town, went rock climbing, and had plenty of time with Papa and Genny too. One cool thing we did was go to Organ Pizza where you eat yummy pizza and watch a man play a huge organ with pipes all over the room, etc. It was very entertaining! Ryan did okay on her first airplane. It was a little rough on the take-off and landing, which I'd been told, but overall it was a win.

After our visit out there, it really hit home the importance of family. There is truly nothing greater outside of our relationship with Jesus than sweet family! God has blessed me so much with wonderful parents, siblings, grandparents, and in-laws. I'm forever thankful and blessed beyond measure for these treasured friendships. They are truly all that matters in this life. I love you all! :)