On Feb. 15th, Tyler and Carrie caught a plane headed for Arizona - with a stopover in SLC to visit the Hilliers. See that picture of Tyler in a crib above? No, that's not at anyone's house - that's the Family Room in the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport. What an awesome airport to have not just a bathroom with a changing station, but a whole room with a crib, changing table, rocking chair, dimming lights, and sofas. They have our vote for most family friendly airport (that we've been to) in the U.S.
After three fun days in Utah...
...we headed down to Phoenix (taxiing in past Airforce One on the Skyharbor tarmac) with Tyson set to join us the next day. What a welcome change from the bitter cold South Dakota winter! Two days in Arizona in February and we were ready to pack up our bags and make the move! (I'm sure we'll be grateful for South Dakota come Summer, though).
We had lots of fun playing at the park, spending time with the Plastows, playing games, and celebrating cousins McKenzie (4) and Emma's (1) birthday's on the 23rd.
One of the highlights of our trip was the Renaissance Festival. Tyson has been wanting to take Carrie there ever since they were dating and it's no wonder - they really go all out! It was very fun!
There were jousting knights, castles, shows, rides, shops, treats - all keeping in character with the Renaissance time period. Quite impressive!
But this was the best part of all. Elephant rides! Wait, at a Renaissance Festival? Who cares! It was the best! Tyler loved it. Even though he held on tight the whole time, he kept making elephant noises. Carrie loved it too. :-)
Tyler had so much fun with his grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, and with Polly the very-patient-and-used-to-grandkids dog.
Saying goodbye. Enjoy the sunshine for us!
10 comments:
How fun! Looks like you guys had a great time!
That airport is so nice! And the Renaissance festival? That is amazing. The picture of the tight rope walker is awesome. Glad you guys had a good time!
oh my heck you rode an elephant! that's awesome! and the renaissance fair makes me think of the pbs show wishbone.
Whoa! That looked like tons of fun and not an "average vacation." I've always wanted to ride an elephant. Very cool!
Love the elephant picture. Looks like you guys are having fun. And that airport is awesome! I wonder if other airports have family rooms like that... I've never heard of it!
You guys look like you are having so much fun! That's awesome.
I've always wanted to go to a Renaissance Festival! How fun! Did Tyler have fun?
He looks so much like his daddy! What a cute little guy! Glad ya had fun! Miss ya!
Looks like you three had a ton of fun!! Wish we could have been there with!
I can vouch for how great desert sunshine is in the winter! (I'll get back to you about the summer though). :) And what a great idea for an airport. I wish the other airports would share the love too. It was so good to get an update on your cute family. Tyler is so handsome!
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