Arizona Trip- June 2011

The past few days we have been fortunate to enjoy a wonderful family vacation in Arizona. We have spend lots of time outside in the sunshine swimming and relaxing. It is amazing that even thought the thermometer reads HOT, it doesn't feel that hot outside. The entire Atkinson Family made the trip out to Lyn-Ann's house (Lyn-Ann was able to take time off of work) and we really had a great time!





As always we packed a lot into a short amount of time. We spent a lot of time outside in the pool, the water park, shopping, and chatting. We went out for some delicious meals and stayed in and grilled out (thanks Uncle Scott). The big kids snuck out to Mexican while the little kids enjoyed a Grandparents date!





Of course both Avery and Dylan couldn't get enough of Speedy the cat. Poor Speedy got locked in rooms, petted, played with and bothered more than any cat ever has. He was a champ and let them "play" all week!



Both kiddos enjoyed getting some extra time with Grampa and Grammy too! Dylan loved to sit on Grampa's lap and watch baseball. While Avery and Grampa like to sneak jellybeans and share jokes. Not only did the kids fight over Speedy but the also fought for Grammy's attention. There is nothing Grammy doesn't do and they both love playing with her. Avery and Grammy made tons of pictures and books! Now Dylan, he prefers to call her "ME!!!!" and just wanted her to do everything with them. I can't tell you how awesome it is to see them adore their family so much!

Grammy, Grampa, and Avery enjoying their private Tea Party with real tea!


Grammy does it all! Runs thru sprinklers, slides down slides, can teach how to dive and much much more!









We love you both!









Thanks for having us Aunt Lyn-Ann! We had a great trip! Uncle Scott, Aunt Lyn-Ann, Grammy and Grampa...thanks for being so flexible of all the crazy schedules and okay with the commotion and noise that comes with us visiting :) Grampa and Grammy, thanks for all of your help! We love you all!