We had a great time in Phoenix for Spring Break! It was nice to thaw out, smell the orange blossoms, swim in warm water in March, and listen to the gentle breezes as they ruffle the palm leaves. Here's a few highlights:
1. We found a hotel room in a safe neighborhood with nice "neighbors" for just $210 for the whole week.
2. We got to attend our old church in Scottsdale and see so many of our old friends again.
3. We went swimming in a pool that was as warm as bathwater.
4. We got to lie in the sun and feel its warmth again - it's been so cold at home.
5. We walked around 2 malls and lots of stores, can't do that at home.
6. We visited with more friends on Monday.
7. We saw friends again when I attended the Ladies' Bible Study I used to belong to.
8. We went to the movies and saw Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, for just $2 each!
9. We found the largest candy store in Arizona.
10. Logan found a whole store that sold nothing but LEGOS - every shape, color, size and kind.
11. The kids got to go to Youth Night at church with more friends while I had time to unwind by myself for 2 hours.
12. The kids got to stay over at friends' houses and have sleepovers.
13. I had the hotel room to myself for a night.
14. I went out to eat at Panda Express with 2 wonderful friends I've been missing.
15. Went to the movies and saw The Green Hornet with friends.
16. Went out to eat at Pita Jungle with a friend from almost 20 years ago and had a great conversation, nice atmosphere (except for the spider than jumped on me, then him), and the best Mediterranean Chicken Tabouli salad.
17. I got to say goodbye to good friends while helping them load their moving truck.
I'm glad I got to see them before they moved out of state.
18. The best highlight was that Tim came back and we got to spend time alone together. He'd been in CA for 2 weeks and was so sick 2 weeks before that that we hadn't kissed in almost a month!
19. Tim took me out to breakfast the next morning.
20. We got to come home together.
It was the first vacation that felt like a relaxed vacation. Usually I pack so much in that time flies by too quickly, I feel there's so much I didn't get done, and then I'm tired when I get home. This time was perfect. The only thing that could've been better would've been if Tim got back sooner.
