Arizona 2 - 6 May 2024

 May 2, 2024 - Here we go, on another "Bonus" trip and we're beyond excited to be traveling to see Rachelle, Rich, Connor AND their new home in Surprise, Arizona!  Just last summer, they were visiting us and finalizing the details of this new home.  The traveling was easy for Rob, for which we are very grateful. We were delighted to enjoy our time there with Amy and her darling little girl, Jamie. Rachelle made a fabulous dinner, and then we all enjoyed watching television to end a fabulous day.

May 3, 2024 - Rich took Rob to get his beard trimmed, while Rachelle and I enjoyed a wonderful hike close to their home.  The weather was comfortable, and I really enjoyed all the patriotic messages honoring the military on this trail.

Later in the afternoon, Connor drove over. As we were leaving the house, the thought occurred to me that this was the first time I would be riding in a car driven by one of my grandchildren.  Connor is an excellent driver, I learned as he navigated to Top Golf! We spent the next couple of hours practicing our golf swing and having a great time.

We dined at Thunderbirds to celebrate (belated) Rich's birthday.  Everyone agreed that the dinner was truly outstanding.

May 4, 2024 - The guys went shopping for a new grill, our housewarming gift.  So, the girls enjoyed a little retail therapy. Rachelle and I had great luck at the Outlet Mall, and especially enjoyed shopping for Jamie. Shopping for little girls is SO MUCH FUN! Afterwards, we enjoyed a fabulous lunch!

 Upon returning home, we found the Kleimon men and dogs relaxing.

We had lots of laughs at a Japanese Hibachi restaurant, as the chef tossed food for everyone (except Bubbie) to catch in his/her mouth. Once back home, Rich hooked up the TV outdoors so we could look at my African safari pictures. I still need to eliminate many of my duplicate pictures.  It's so hard to take any of the pictures out because each one seems SOOOOO important, but I'll work on it.

May 5, 2024 - Another gloriously beautiful day, so Rachelle and I headed out for another, longer hike. At first, the trail was very quiet, almost like we had the trail entirely to ourselves.  I loved looking at all the different foilage. At one point, little desert animals gave us a scare when they darted across the trail. Then the horseback riders appeared. Luckily, all the action didn't take place until the end of our hike.

Once we returned home, it was time to do a little cooking for dinner.  It's such a pleasure to cook in their very spacious kitchen!  Another added bonus - Connor made us the most amazing Old Fashions!

We took a little break and went out for a relaxing motorcycle ride.  I rode with Rich while Rachelle and Connor rode separate bikes. Later, we enjoyed a lovely family dinner.

July 6, 2024 - Sadly, it was time to say goodbye to our Arizona family.  We had such a lovely time with everyone. I needed a little more baby giggles from sweet Jamie.

We'll miss all of our Arizona family including our sweet "fur baby" family.  Until next time.