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More AZ photos

Here are some more photos from our trip to Arizona. The kids really enjoyed learning about a new place. They were always asking questions about plants and animals. We love being able to take our kids to new places and teach them new and exciting things about different parts of our country.

6:30am flights mean naps on the plane (notice Brady's head...he's asleep on Brian's lap)

Phoenix Zoo







At our resort...it was so nice to see greenery and colorful flowers!

At the Railroad Museum park. This place was so cool! It had a great outdoor playground with lots to do as well as a miniature train ride, carouse rides and museum about the railroad that come through Arizona. The kids loved it as did we since it gave us something to do in the morning while it warmed up a bit before heading to the pool. 






BASEBALL GAME! Tuesday night we headed to Goodyear Ballpark for the Reds vs. Dodgers game - the Reds' and Indians' facility for spring training. 


We saw Dusty Baker and his son walking in for the game.


Swimming at the pool....

On a small hike near Camelback mountain. Here they had a visitors center with lots of information about the area and maps of the various hiking trails and animals native to the area. The kids really liked learning about new kinds of animals here in their Children's library.

More swimming...I think my kids are part fish!


Rawhide is a "Western" town where they have shows and activities to do that are native to that time period. They had burro rides, a "rough rider" shoot out show, stage coach rides, panning for gold, petting zoo and even (mechanical) bull riding. We also ate dinner at the Steakhouse there - super tasty!

Kaitlyn on the burro


Brian on the bull..

Brady was too short to ride the burro, so he helped lead them on the trail.

Great form!

On our last day, we had some time to waste before heading to the airport so we took a scenic drive along the Apache Trail. The views were absolutely breathtaking. I think I may be making some of the photographs some artwork for our new house in Atlanta!


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