Trip to Phoenix

My family headed out to the desert for an Easter picnic. We colored raw eggs and set them out as shooting targets.

This is Matthew, my oldest nephew.

We usually let the youngest unpack the guns.

Here is Corbin in action.

Fire!

I wouldn't mess with Philip!

The boys.

That's my Mama!

Ephram.

I love watching these kids play. It reminds me of picnics in the desert with my Uncle Norman's family. We would shoot cans and then wander around playing in the dirt. What a great thing to be, a kid.

I love the beauty of the desert.

(Me, Jenny, Rachel)

Jenny had a birthday while I was in town, which was reason enough to get together with two of my best girls!

What animals! Jonathan and I took the kids to the Phoenix Zoo.

There is something so cool about child-like wonder.

Clamming around.

Word to your brother.

I had a great visit with my family and felt a bit bad about leaving Matt behind to work. It had been 10 months though, and I was jonesing for some Mechams! It was so good to see my friends and family!