Arizona

So I've mentioned before that Scott had the month of June off: no school and no work. We were going a bit crazy being in the apartment all day, everyday so he thought maybe we should take a road trip to Arizona. Although I wanted to see my brother's family, I took a bit of convincing that we could travel that far with a newborn. Scott was considerate and we just made our way slowly down to Arizona for a few days of nonstop fun.

Jackson got to eat lunch at a arcade pizza place. He just hung out on the table and played with his cousin's loot. (Scott hopes that Jackson doesn't like those places since the facilities are dirty and food is bad. Kids are kids though and I'm sure he'll want to go.)

It was hot in the afternoon so Scott went outside with the kids. Everyone had a blast.

All of the kids loved to hold Jackson but they couldn't figure out why I couldn't get him to stop crying. They'd ask why he was always crying and I didn't have a satisfactory answer.

Thursday was swim lessons and Macey showed us around...

Jackson chose to sleep through it.

Here's the "group" shot. (Macey wouldn't come over.)

Caleb, Maren, Macey, Jenny, Parker

Macey is a little fearless fish in the water!

Parker

Caleb and Maren are in the same class.

Macey was an excellent help.

Maren and Macey made a fort one morning.

(It's quite the mess but they cleaned it up in less than 10 minutes after being asked only once!)

Scott helped the boys make rockets.

Friday afternoon we went to the pool. Jackson slept.

Maren

What kid doesn't love being tossed by their dad?

Jackson still asleep.

Scott decided to give Jackson a feel of the pool.

He was NOT impressed.

But why not dip his leg in again?

Candy and iPads.

Parker is becoming such a grown up. He likes to play games with the adults.

Launching the rockets.

"Houston, we have a problem."

Cousins!

Friday night we went on an adult + Jackson date. It was really fun. Thanks guys!

Cousin party.

I got a fabulous pedicure by Maren and Macey.

We drove back on Saturday when it was maximally hot. 

This is how Jackson felt about being out of the carseat for good finally!

Thanks Bains. We had such an awesome time!