Soccer Tournament

We spent last weekend in Phoenix for a soccer tournament. We got the tail end of a cold front, so the weather was beautiful. It's really nice to have the option of a metropolitan city close by, there is so much to do there. The team met at the Cheese Cake Factory on the patio for dinner....if you haven't had their cheese cake, don't wait any longer! ;)

I love the faces she makes. :)

A kick with grace....

.....one with more determination than grace. :)

Bored to Sleep!

This is what Landon thought of my Hallmark movie.  :)

Balloon Fiesta

It was not easy, but we cancelled (lots!) of activities to make it to the Albuquerque for the 40th Anniversary Balloon Fiesta. And, it was well worth it. It was spectacular! Visualize over 550 hot air balloons filling up  New Mexico's beautiful blue sky. The only thing that would have made it more perfect was if daddy could have been there with us. He had his work weekend (UTA), so he had to stay behind in Tucson. Nevertheless, uncle Mike, Auntie Mary and Nana joined us, and whenever this gang is around...there is always lots of laughter and fun! ;)

Filling them up....

Don't let this picture fool you, they were cold. (Maybe next time they will listen to their always-prepared- for-the-cold mother.) ;)

Payton and I taking a picture and video of each other.

 Thanks, my lovely family, for getting up at 4:00 am to join us....it wouldn't have been the same without you!

Lined up and ready to go!

Isn't it amazing what fire and air can do?

New Mexico flag

Up, up and away....

This one is for my dad, who was not willing to fight the crowds. :)

Here's Darth Vader for the Star Wars fans....(which I'm not).

Must be from Tucson?

Elsie the cow

Gotta "love" this one!

I love the size comparison in this pic.


The rest of our day consisted of food and family.  It was a fun packed day!