Life is a Highway

It's been a busy start to the summer in our household!

The adventures began to get really exciting when we confirmed and planned our big move from California to Arizona!  Scott's work offered him a new opportunity in Arizona so we decided to make the leap and start a new life out there!

Here are the kiddos helping us pack up!

Before we left CA we had a big birthday to celebrate ... Eleanor turned one on June 18th!  So the weekend before we headed out, we had a big bash for her with all of our friends and family.  It was fun to celebrate with everyone just before our big move!

We did an adorable strawberry theme for our "Berry Sweet" girl!

Big brother all ready to celebrate ... in his "Most Amazing Brother Ever" T-Shirt!

Eleanor isn't so sure about her first taste of cake ...

Ryan was happy to show her how it's done!

Here we are - a berry happy bunch :)

Ryan after the party ... Safe to say he had a fantastic time!

Eleanor is one lucky little girl!

... and Ryan feels pretty lucky too!  He got a few "surprises" also!

It was quite the adventure getting out to AZ ... the kids stayed in CA with grandparents - and Scott, Grandpa John and I made the drive out in 2 days!  Grandpa John drove the 26 foot truck towing Scott's car and Scott followed us in my car.  It was quite an adventure - but thanks to Grandpa, it was extremely well planned and safe!   We were able to enjoy the sights!

All loaded and ready to go!

Rest stop ... already warm out!

Lots of open space!

Our truck driver :)

Lots of windmills out here!

Unloading in our new climate ... it's 110 degrees out!

The kids rooms are all ready ...

Our arrival in AZ was busy ... Scott and I were thankful to have the home kid-free for a few days while we settled in.  After a long week without the kids they flew out with Grandpa John and Grandma Cec.

At the airport ready to go!

Pilot Ryan ready to come home!

We were all very excited to be reunited again and the kids both love their new home!  It's been an exciting couple of months - lots of anxiety, sadness and excitement all at the same time!  This first week settled in we have been lucky to spend time with the kids and all 4 grandparents!  Here are some pictures of our adventures!

 Settling in at home ...

Enjoying a trip to the grocery store ...

Ready for a swim!

Loving the "splash pad" near our house!

Our first little "park incident" ... Ryan got stuck in this tree frame ... thankfully with a bit of help from mom and dad we got him out!

Ta-Da!  Our cautious boy is starting to enjoy climbing ...

It's a wonderful and family friendly area ... a bit of interesting climate to adjust to but we will get the hang of that soon too!

We are eager to meet with our local LPA group - they are a fantastic group and full of kids Ryan's age too!  That alone was a great reason to make the move out here!  We are also excited to get involved in our new community at Scott's work, the kids groups, schools and play groups!

... On to our next adventure!