Pine, AZ

After working hard last weekend, Melody and I went to Pine this weekend with Maya and Nate and their family. We stayed in Aunt Brenda and Uncle Art's cabin (thanks!!). Melody Said we had "the best weekend ever". I agree that is was a lot of fun and very relaxing. We drove up Friday after work and stopped off at the Maya and Nate's ward campout and then went to the cabin. We got to have Taya ride with us and Melody loved having a friend drive in our car.

Saturday, Melody loved riding on the golf cart into town to the Honey Shack for honey sticks. We also saw a few deer while we were driving around. Later that day, we went bowling. Melody had never been before and she liked it a lot and even got a spare. She can't wait to bowl again. All the kids did a great job and Maya and Nate got into a pretty fierce competition. Maya was pretty smooth and won the first game but Nate came back in game two for the win. Next, we went to a creek and let the kids play. It was freezing but Jade swam across and earned herself 5 dollars :)

Sat night the kids had dinner, popcorn and a movie while Maya, Nate and I went to dinner at Mama Joe's. The food was good and it was nice to hang out with them. I always get great conversation and learn alot ;) when I'm with them. After getting the kiddos to bed, Maya and I made hair clips. I thought they turned out great! (Maya you are the best).

Sunday was Nate's birthday. So, we surprised him with a great gift and the kids all made him cards. We had some yummy cupcakes and even though we couldn't find the candles, I'm sure his wish still came true. Nate, thanks for your great example and all you do for us. We love you and hope your Bday is great.

Unfortuantely, we had to come home. We had a blast! Thanks to the Brooks Fam for the invite and to the Sanders for sharing your cabin.

I did have to add a few pictures just for laughs; we were riding through town and I noticed a sign asking for a pulse oximeter to be returned. My work continually calls and leaves voicemails to all of the nurses asking for stuff to be returned, I think I'm going to suggest this at the next staff meeting :) Also, I had to take a picture of the big hill that I tried to drive up. I was taking it nice and easy and...didn't make it. Luckily, Nate got us to the top. Thanks Nate.