He was so good even though we couldn't watch a movie on either flights and we had to go through security again on our layover and walk a TON! We stayed with my Aunt Mae and had such a blast. I love spending time with her, she's so energetic, positive, complimentary and upbeat. I was amazed at how much she accomplished each day. It was almost therapeutic for me to be in the 80 degree weather for a little while. My aunt has some great citrus fruit trees. Each day the kids would pick and eat an orange and I I would make freshly squeezed lemonade. So good and ORGANIC. haaha 
One day we picked all the lemons before they would go bad and then froze 10 gallons of pure lemon juice! Isn't that insane? It was a 6 man project and I was loving smelling the lemons. I want a lemon and orange tree so badly now. Thomas was in heaven there. I wish we had a bigger fenced yard with a dog. Hopefully the dog was enjoying it as much as Thomas.
He would wake up, eat, and spend 3 hours outside with their dog and with Grace. I was shocked how entertained he kept himself while we did projects around the house. Once after we were running errands for a couple hours we got home pretty tired, but he just went straight from the car to the back yard. It was cracking me up.
One day we picked all the lemons before they would go bad and then froze 10 gallons of pure lemon juice! Isn't that insane? It was a 6 man project and I was loving smelling the lemons. I want a lemon and orange tree so badly now. Thomas was in heaven there. I wish we had a bigger fenced yard with a dog. Hopefully the dog was enjoying it as much as Thomas.He would wake up, eat, and spend 3 hours outside with their dog and with Grace. I was shocked how entertained he kept himself while we did projects around the house. Once after we were running errands for a couple hours we got home pretty tired, but he just went straight from the car to the back yard. It was cracking me up.We also were able to see my Grandma Heaps who stays there is the summer. I was so happy Thomas and Grace got to spend more time with her. We ate out a few times, played at the park, shopped, sold some stuff on Craigslist, and spent time with my cousin Tawni and her five kids. They were really sweet with Grace and Thomas.
My biggest dissapointment was that we didn't get pictures with all these awesome relatives. UGH what was I thinking?!?
My biggest dissapointment was that we didn't get pictures with all these awesome relatives. UGH what was I thinking?!?Now we are in D.C. We were on separate flights again, and with spring break just ending the airlines were CRAZY. We had a 3 hour delay in Detroit. Nolan and Grace waited for us at the airport during that time so we could all take the shuttle to our hotel together. It was a long day for all of us. We lost one of the car seats among the airport changes. It got delivered here this morning though, and even though it reeked of smoke, I was happy to get it. More on D.C. adventures later!
16 comments:
Oh I LOOOOVE lemons and limes! I would LOVE a lemmon tree! You and your fun traveling adventures. Have fun in DC!
I do like! I love your Aunt Mae and feel like she is my own. I would love to have been in AZ too! Have fun in the rest of your travels.
How fun, Thomas looks so cute with the dog, the dog sure looks like he was enjoying himself! I love fresh lemonade, Aunt Mae is the best, and I am so wishing I was in 80 degree weather. We would love to travel the Oregon coast with you this summer, Seth served his mission there. But we have Tropi sno:( Maybe we could find a way to get together once Tropi sno is over with.
Fun!! That is awesome that you are able to travel and see so many fun places and family!! Enjoy the rest of your travels!!
I'm so jealous, I wish I could've gone to AZ with you. I love all the pictures, though I'm always hungry for more!! :) I'm sure Grandma and Aunt Mae loved having you guys there.
I love all those sunny pictures :) especially the orange and lemon trees! My mouth is watering. I can't believe you're doing so much flying with the kids! I would be worn out! I want to see DC pictures soon.
Kimberly to say that we loved having them here is a BIG understatement. I am having withdrawal to all of them and no lemonade in the fridge.
thanks Ashley,Nolan,gracie,thomas, for a GREAT week. COME BACK!!!
Wow! What a fun vacation! Citrus trees would be amazing to have! I bet everything tasted divine! I love Thomas' little mohawk and Gracie's long hair & bangs! Glad you got your carseat back! Have fun in DC! Please take lots of pictures of all the beautiful cherry blossoms back east! I just love those beautiful trees!
good pics ash! no, wait...GREAT pics! I love them and you can seriously tell how happy your kids are. have I meantioned that I think you are a great mama? You are.
oh man! Why didn't you take me to AZ with you? Freshly picked oranges.. if only. We woke up to snow this morning! Gotta love Cache Valley! Can't wait to see you adventures in D.C. Love seeing the kiddos, they are so darling. Still missing my best neighbor ever. love ya!
Woo-hoo Arizona! I'm glad you had a great time - Tippetts LOVE the Blodgetts! :) Have fun in DC!
Man! We both need to move to AZ don't ya thiink!?! Those fruit trees were awesome...was that and outdoor potty by the grill? Hee hee just curious ;) Have fun and bae safe on the rest of your trip!
Sounds like fun! Love the citrus tree! I bet the kids had fun picking their own oranges :) Can't wait to hear about your next place on this crazy long adventure!!
How fun! I cannot believe how much your kids are growing up, it has been way too long!
I wish we were going to be in DC at the same time, that would have been fun. Jack's uncle lives there so we are going to visit and stay with him. Oh and I still work in Milton-Freewater so I am down in the area a few times a week. Work has been so crazy but we should meet for lunch sometime! I miss you!!
I cannot wait to see pictures of DC, have fun!! = )
Ashley - How do I get my brain and computer back from you???? AM
Brooke, I LOVE YOU TOO!!
Arizona sounded like so much fun! Your Aunt Mae is a really neat lady. I'm so glad you got to spend time there. Sounds like your finding lots to do in DC. No fenched yard with a dog though, huh! Sure would love to be with you and your cute family!
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