Adios, Arizona

So, the girls and I were able to go join Scott the last 2 1/2 weeks of his golf tournaments in Arizona the last of February and first of March. They were off track and we were itching to get out of the snow and be a family again.

Scott flew home so he could drive down with us, thank heavens, as driving 11 hrs with 4 kids and a baby to feed, didn't sound too fun on my own! We broke up the trip with a quick stop in Vegas for rest and swimming, and were happy to end in warm, beautiful Arizona the next day. We were spoiled with 70-85 degree weather the whole time, and I got so used to it, I began to assume everyone had that sunny climate, until we got home to snow on the ground and freezing cold wind to shock us back into reality.

The girls swam all day long!! Even little Avery loves the water and we all had a great time! (Check out the photos--you've gotta flaunt the cottage cheese while it's still considered cute--which is why there are no photos of me...dimples are NOT in!) We did daily walks through the trails and beautiful desert/golf landscape everywhere. We also had some family time at the tennis courts and some biking. All in all, it was just great to be together again, especially in such a gorgeous place (thanks to Mom and Dad's "winter home"!).

Long story, short, Scott came home with us with a new resolve to give up the full time golf life. This, of course, has been a very difficult decision, but without going into too much detail, short of having the answers to prayer and many other things with bad timing, he would still be going full force. He feels at peace, however, and feels lucky he was able to "live the dream", even if for a short while. Reality of moving the family down there, especially after my calling of RS Pres, just didn't add up and he's currently on the job hunt, so let us know if you have any leads. (Not the best time for that, either!)

We count ourselves lucky and know the Lord is in charge and guiding our lives and can make them better than we could imagine...now, if we could just figure out when...! Ha ha. I just keep reminding myself, "man cannot comprehend all that God doth comprehend". His perspective is all that really matters.


THE END...!!!!!!! (I couldn't resist!)