arizonify

well, hello there. in pitt dental vernacular, august is synonymous with break, so break I did. during the past five weeks, we've spent many more nights in other beds than our own, and we're happy to report we're back and getting into the swing of things.

a couple things from last post: I always try to credit photos when I don't take them myself, so this picture was taken by my good friend Keri,
and this picture was taken by DJ. good thing I'm surrounded by such talented people to add this little blog.

during the first ten days of august, we were arizonified. here is how things went down:

August 1st

flew with southwest to arizona. if you don't count the fact that I literally caused us to miss our flight, the traveling was wonderfully wonderful. I love southwest with all of my heart.


us enjoying the 80's themed carpet at the Vegas airport.

side note: Delta FINALLY contacted me {after only four straight weeks of trying to speak with ANYONE that could help me}, and they were extremely generous with a voucher after they saw all of the comments on the post I wrote about my experience with them. So, thanks for your comments, they earned us a few free flights. I'm flying with them in less than a month... I'll be sure to let you know how it goes. :)

August 2nd
left mack for the first time. DJ's parents were so nice to watch him (and allow us to stay in their cabin) for the weekend while we spent some time with some of DJ's best friends from high school.

the boys went golfing, and I spent the day with these three girlies:







... and I actually had my picture taken.

now you see why I am behind the camera. :)

August 3rd
I may have forced these fine people into playing photobooth... maybe...


and when I tried to get my husband to play along, this is what I got:

lovely, eh?
*photo taken by brittany.*


the whole lot of us.


we couldn't have asked for a better weekend. perfect weather, wonderful company, yummy food, lots of games, and the perfect mountain hideaway. special thanks to DJ's parents for making it happen.

August 4th

we made it back to this puppy's house.


mack was happy to see us...


...and we were happy to see him.


...and we were all happy to cool off a little. arizona in august=ridiculously hot.

August 5th
spent the morning at the lake. DJ's family is incredibly athletic. check 'em out:

tawn, tawn.


carls.


my incredibly good looking husband.


...and my cute little man, who was a little tuckered out by the whole experience.

August 6th

a quiet day at home for Mack and I.
post nap time in the pack 'n play toted all the way from pittsburgh.

August 7th
family pictures:











*photos set up by me, and snapped by DJ's cousin, Erica.*

August 8th
back up to the cabin where we spent evenings on the golf course...





...nights taking walks

(I told them to pretend like they were a band, and this is what DJ came up with. gotta love it.)



August 9th
and days swimming, mack's favorite past time...




the splashing is a constant occurrence while Mack is in the water. he's a bit of a fan.

August 10th
more family pictures (that's what you get for having a photographer in the family):















...and mack learning to golf...

we start 'em young around here. :)

so, now that you've been arizonified, hold on to your shorts, because utah is up next.

see you soon. :)