There is an Arizona

What was I thinking? You've probably been losing precious sleep over where in the world Ryan was when he took the photo in the last post.

Shame on me. To leave you hanging like that.

Many of you were right. Ryan has been spending his time north of the border in Canada (or Canadia, as both Freckles Chick and my husband prefer to call it). Banff, to be exact. He got home on Wednesday, and then we jetted off for a little vacation first thing on Thursday morning.

This time, we headed south.

There is indeed an Arizona, all country songs aside. And, we spent four lovely days in the Phoenix area, soaking up the sun, avoiding rattlers and having a fun but relaxing time.

The sky was an unbelievable shade of blue. There were yellow and orange flowers blooming everywhere. Arizona is just a beautiful place, and particularly in April.

And, if you are up for a little jealousy, here's a family picture of us in my parents' backyard. 

(I don't think I'd ever leave a lawn chair - or the hot tub - if that was my backyard.)

They were the most amazing hosts (as always). We took a boat ride through the mountains,

Stopped by a ghost town,

Went hiking,

and spent lots of time lounging by the pool and in the hot tub. (And, I have the sunburn on my previously transparent body to prove it. Sunscreen and all.)

Don't you wish you were related to my mom and dad? Sorry - They're taken.

So, how much have you missed us?