We LOVE Saturdays!

Today was a perfect, relaxing Saturday. Our family (Marcus included) went to Desert Breeze. The weather was perfect for a picnic.

Marcus took the girls on the carousel. And Emma on the little carousel.
We also rode the train.

Emma doesn't like loud noises. But she loved the "traim" (as she calls it). Don't worry, that's not a cut on her forehead, it's red marker.

Then we played on the playground. Marcus is a great companion!

Here's the carousel ride. It's a little faster and less safe than carousels in California!

ZOO

One day while our visitors were in town we all went to the Phoenix Zoo.

Emma loves the "Z". The otter was so entertaining!

Here the girls are playing with a cuddly Gila Monster.

All the girls (where's Savannah?)

Sisters!

I got my baby fix!

Savannah is such a good baby!

And I think I might be her favorite Aunt!

All four of us by the tiger.

Emma was thrilled to take this picture. Can you tell?

Savannah in her habitat (and sound asleep).

Emma Turns 4!

A few weeks ago we celebrated Emma's birthday with some special visitors! The Johnsons came to town along with Mimi! Emma's favorite thing about birthdays...CAKE!

(This time she requested ice cream cake.)
The whole birthday group minus Aunt Deidre
(whom the girls affectionately call Aunt Deedee.)

Dinner at 5 & Diner

Fun times at McCormick-Stillman

Emma loves the carousel!

So did Maddie!

And we rode the train!

Plasma Cars

Grandma & Grandpa gave the girls these fun plasma cars for Christmas. The girls love them! (Ben & I do too!)