Visitors!

So, Ben wasn't able to travel with me to and from Utah since he was busy with work, but luckily for me I was able to avoid making the trek alone - on the way up, my sister-in-law, Emily, and her son, Adam, rode with me (since they were wanting to attend Grandma D's birthday party... she then flew home with her parents). Somehow I also convinced my brother and sister that it would be really fun to drive home to AZ with me and then fly themselves back to Utah after a short visit in the land of the sun. mwa ha ha! ;) It was a nice LONG 12 hour drive home with whiny, crying kids... but we made the best of it and we even got to stop to say hello to Taya and family in Vegas! I even got to see Ryan, who was just off an 18 hour shift at the hospital. What a cute family they are... I miss you Jones Family! We also stopped briefy at the Hoover Dam... the talented Aaron took some pics... you see how the bridge is actually nearing completion - that will most definitely speed up the drive to and from Utah once it's finished. We were in awe of the mammoth construction in progress... the bridge is huge!





We spent much of our time over the weekend playing games at home, like Rock Band, Cranium, and Phase 10



One evening Aaron made us his movie-theater style popcorn for a movie night



We also made a late night trek to the McCormick train park in Scottsdale to see the Christmas lights... it was CRAZY busy, and we opted against riding the big train with the 2 hour long line... instead we found an alternative and rode the smaller train with the not to impressive light display... however, it was fun enough, and it appeased the children from thinking we didn't do what we came there for.



We stayed up late many nights and woke up early when the kids did... so we got tired...



On the last morning of Aaron and Sarah's visit, we went to the zoo just before taking them to the airport... the weather was awesome and it was a really nice last outing before seeing them off.























Please come visit again!! And to any other family members and friends that want to come stay, we even have a guest room with a real bed (recently upgraded from the air mattress)... and I will make you nice breakfasts and provide you with clean towels. :)