We have some dear friends, Ron and Eileen Hallett, that we go to Banff with each year to celebrate their 'Fall' birthdays!
We love the Banff area so it is a fun trip for all of us.
It was especial nice this year.
The snow hadn't fallen yet, and it was still so warm and beautiful in the Banff area, with all of the leaves just changing color.
We stayed in a Condo just overnight, but enjoyed the opportunity of visiting and catching up with eachother's lives.
We loved the drive and the wonderful vistas and views of the majestic mounttains, lakes and valleys. It was a quick trip, but well worth it!
As our time for travelling is coming to a close as we begin our Temple service for three years, we decided one more trip to our Phoenix home was necessary. We needed to check on the house and do any repairs so we know it is in good shape to continue to rent out for the next while.
Lindsay and James had wanted to go down, so this worked well as we combined our visit and spent several days together there.
It was Ivy's first flight, of course...
But she looked like a seasoned flyer!
She was quite good and loved looking around at everything, and everybody...and they loved her!
We touched down in Phoenix and it didn't take long to get settled and into the pool.
We had so much fun together playing with Ivy and in the pool.
And when the pool was cold, it was in the tub she went.
Mark came downand and spent four of his vacation days with us as well.
It was fun to be there with some of the kids this time.
We enjoyed eating out at a few of his favorite places.
We made them work, as well. Mark and James planted a lemon tree for us in the backyard...we hope it survives. It so cute.
Lindsay is so excited to have lemons in the yard, she wants us to name the tree after her.
Our visit to church, Linds and James wanted a family picture...Ivy seems to be saying, "OK already, it's hot out here!"
James loved playing with Ivy, he is a such a good dad!
The hat was perfect for the occasion! She loved the water, unless it was too cold!
We all had fun enjoying some 'down time' in Phoenix.
We enjoyed listening to Conference, relaxing, reading, cooking, eating, swimming, and just having a good time.
We celebrated James 30th birthday. He is getting "up there".
What a wonderful gift his little girl is to him!
We wore Ivy out! She pretty well slept the whole way home.
Luckily we were able to get three open seats!
It was a fun, memorable trip.
I hope we can do it with all of the kids and grandkids someday soon!
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