Woke up to a clear blue cerulean Arizona sky on Friday morning - enjoyed breakfast on the patio with Kay, Bruce and Jane and more reminiscing and laughing. We girls set off for a shopping jaunt around 10 and hit the streets of Old Town Scottsdale. There were many jewelry shops and other Southwestern décor. Had a great lunch at AZ88 sitting outside. Today was to tie or break a record (97), but without the humidity, did not feel bad at all - nothing like IL on a real hot, steamy summer day!
Kay took us to the Villa Mirage Resort and then went on home. What fun we've had together and Sunday, we'll be back in Chandler. Jane and I sat around the pool with our books, mai tai and mojito waiting for Missy to arrive from Lake Havasu City. We so appreciate her making the long drive (3.5 hours normally) on this Friday afternoon, but with heavy traffic and construction, was close to 5 hours. But....oh my! How fun to see her. Been 8 years for me, but 47 since she and Jane and been together - we all met at Midstate Business College in 1966, but then parted ways after graduation, But with these long-time friends, we just so easily pick up right where we left off and it was non-stop chatter and laughs.
Our "home" (time share) for the weekend is lovely (thanks to Missy's sister, Penny). We ate at the Cheesecake Factory - a favorite for all of us. And then we all went nighty night - tired, but oh-so-ready for more fun tomorrow.
Pat with white sangria and Missy with her pina colada
Checking out the cheesecake choices
And tah dah...our choices to go (red velvet, chocolate mousse and lemoncello torte)
While I'm playing away from home, Mark is helping my brother Bob with the fall harvest!
Beauty of Arizona
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And now...our little toddlers
Luke is just getting into Thomas the Train - loves watching the videos
Blair and Ted enjoying Baby Einstein
And the bigger boys
Davis and Brady on Lake James Friday afternoon
Saturday, we lounged around and then drove to The Good Egg for wonderful breakfast outdoors. Then to the Kierland Mall -all outside fantastic shops with Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. We just meandered around on this beautiful day! Back to the Villa Mirage and collapsed with the legs up and looking at pictures of our families.
Missy and Jane enjoying some pictures Saturday after our shopping adventure. Then we devoured our cheesecake - oink oink!
Went to 5:00 Mass at St. Bernadette and then to Mimi's Café for yummy supper.
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