It was the perfect time to get away and see my girlfriend Kanya. I had been SO over my Healthcare Finance Management course and ended up submitting my final two days early. I couldn't get done with it soon enough!
The weather was amazing....80's and 90's, sunny-sunny-sunny!!! We were able to go on daily morning walks, eat great food, hung out by the pool, and of course (on a girls trip) went shopping.
Everything was amazing, I wish I could post that even the flight home was amazing, but that would be so far from the truth. HORRIFIC! Yes, TERRIBLE, AWFUL, EXHASUTING (catch my drift??) Thanks to the sequestration we were informed, after arriving at the airport, that our flight was delayed an hour. First we were told it was weather (are you kidding me because I'm pretty sure it was 70 degrees in NJ the day we were flying?!) then something with the crew, then after finally boarding the plane we were told it was due to ATC furloughs. Great.
Then everyone on board started getting texts stating the flight wouldn't leave for another 3 hours...what???? Finally, the pilot informs us of this and tells us we can get off the plane or stay on. Mind you, during this time, my child is tired (it was nap time), hungry, and fidgety as all get out. A HUGE sorry to all the fellow passengers that had to put up with Ellie's whining. Gah!
2.5 hours later we take off. The only saving grace was the 2.5 hour nap Ellie took. Thank goodness she is a good sleeper. And thank goodness for the sweet angel grandma sitting at the window in our row who read to Ellie, entertained her, and allowed her to crawl onto her lap to look out the window.
Anyway- here is a picture recap of the trip. I love it there and will be back next year for Girls Week!!!
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| Sunset from the balcony |
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| South Mountain views |
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| Goofin around on Auntie's bed |
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| Walking her stroller in Old Town Scottsdale |
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| Girls who like shoes :) |
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| Getting her hair did |
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| Cool kid |
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| Loving on Mater |
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| Fountain time at Desert Ridge |
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| She's just so cute!!! |
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| Happy Hour at Olive and Ivy |
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| Practicing our bubble blowing |
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| Passed out after a morning walk |
Glad you had a fun girls trip! I love her chevron dress. :) That flight sounded awful! So sorry you had to deal with that!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rach. I love that dress too :) (and all things Chevron!)
ReplyDeleteLooks like such a fun trip, despite the horrible flight! Flying with a little one can be terrible under normal circumstances!
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