Winter Break in Arizona

About a month ago, we made the trek out west to visit my family for a few days. It was gloriously warm, and we couldn't believe how liberating it felt to be in 60 degree weather and NOT WEARING OUR COATS! (Meanwhile, it was well below zero back home.)

We spent Friday with my parents and drove the Apache Trail, visited Goldfield Ghost Town, and had lunch at Tia Rosa's. On Saturday, Brian and Dad headed out to a movie and lunch at Brian's favorite spot, In-N-Out Burger. That evening, I helped to throw a baby shower for my sister with her sister-in-law, Katina. Sunday, we went to visit my old roommate, Kristen, and got to meet her husband and adorable newborn son. Later, we had dinner with the whole family and enjoyed a rousing political debate led by Scott. Brian and I walked the Desert Botanical Gardens on Monday, met up with Erik and his girlfriend, Emily, for lunch, and then dropped Brian off at the airport. Lucky me got to spend the rest of the week hanging out with the family and doing a little shopping.

We had a wonderful time!! Enjoy a few photos (including some rare shots of the elusive creature, Margene)...