Friday, December 24, 2021

Countdown to Christmas

We arrived late Monday night in Phoenix for the Karlen Christmas. The lodging worked out perfectly and the weather really cooperated the first few days we were here - it got up to 76 on Thursday! 

I worked on Wednesday while the others enjoyed the amenities of the VRBO. The pool and hot tub got a work out! We enjoyed Mellow Mushroom Pizza and not cooking after our first full day. 

On Wednesday, we headed to TopGold for lunch. It was a great day for it and we had a nice time playing the different games and cheering for each other. Many enjoyed time in the pool and being outside after we returned. 

We left around 5:00 for the desert botanic gardens to take in the Chihuly in the desert exhibit, see the garden lit up at night and listen to some music. It was a beautiful night to be out walking and enjoying the evening. We came home and had a meal of burgers. 

On Thursday, the majority of folks headed to a hike at the South Mountain Park and Preserve. We headed up the mountain and were able to take in the views of the areas around us while Mom and Dad hung at the base of the park. It was great to be able to be out and about on such a warm day and have the kids see some more of Arizona. 

It definitely doesn’t feel like Christmas with the warm weather, but it feels like home because we are with family. 


Lots of foosball battles 


Pool time 


Pool in December = sweet 


Fire pit time 


Top golf time 


The whole gang


Chihuly in the desert 







The botanical gardens 



Grilling and hanging 


Hiking 


Taking it in 


Great day to be out 


Sisters 


Pool time! 





Hot tubbing 



Enjoying the patio 



Laser tag 





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