Arizona Trip to Visit Mom and Dad (part 1)

I found a super cheap ticket from SLC to Tucsan around Christmas so I quickly bought it for a visit with mom and dad right after Alyssa's birthday.

When I planned this quick trip to visit my parents in Tucson, I told my family that this would be an experience for me to have some one-on-one time with mom and dad.

Well that didn’t happen!

Justin ended up flying in 2 hours before me on a business trip to spend 2 days with mom and dad. And then Jenny drove down from Mesa with her family an hour before Justin left on Saturday. And we all got to spend time with Ginger who lives 12 minutes away with her darling family.

It ended up being this unexpected, blissfully wonderful experience to spend time with each of them as well as with my amazing parents.

Life doesn’t always go the way I planned… and honestly, I thank God for that. His plans have a way of turning my detours into something better than I could have imagined.

I’ve been waiting for this night and it did NOT disappoint Watching my niece rock the stage in The Little Mermaid was everything. Broadway, watch out — we’ve got a star in the family

 

Alyssa's Birthday Celebration Continues at the Utah Mammoths!

I surprised the family with a birthday celebration for Alyssa at the Utah Mammoth hockey game! (note how we aren't dressed for a cold arena...) We had a fabulous time as a family! I had so much gratitude for them, for family nights, stadium snacks, and another year of this amazing girl.

Birthday memories with family > everything.

Zoey and Sid were waiting in Alyssa's bedroom when we came home with a surprise. It was so funny! Love her darling friends.

Happy 17th Birthday to our Alyssa!

Celebrating Alyssa as she turns 17!

Each day, I am in awe of the person she is becoming. Alyssa leads her life with determination, intention, grace, and joy. Her humor is top notch! Happy Birthday, dolly!

#youare16goingon17

Note: Pre-birthday, Sunday evening celebration with friends and family

Peace

Feeling Peace