Arizona Adventures

My brother and I went down to Queen Creek, Arizona to visit my sister and her family at their new house. We sure did have a fun time.
Here's the report: The airport experience started out frustrating, just because of our cheap airline. It started when we got charged for our checked in bags (1st bag=$15, 2nd bag= $25) Then, on the flight they wanted 2 dollars for the beverage. Can you believe that? I'm still upset about that. But, I later heard that not all airlines are adopting this scheme. I won't fly with US Airways again! Ok, calm down - Anna just drove up when we got our luggage and we were excited to see her and Alec and Emilia. Alec was just fine, but Emilia was a little apprehensive about us - though she was saying Andrew's name. It didn't take too long for her to warm up to us like the boys did. As soon as we got to the Johnson's home, and had the grand tour, we totally got into the pool. It looked so inviting - though it ended up being a bit cold. It was great! We had fun taking pictures of Andrew jumping into the pool. I got some good shots. When Kade got home, we piled into the van and went to a delicious pizza place - almost as good as Litzas!
Anna and I went out to the Curves in Queen Creek a few times. I have only been to one other Curves besides my own and it was interesting comparing the two locations. This one had more machines, but not a free water cooler. Oh well - at least they had good music! (hehe)
Friday night we went to this neat restaurant called the San Tan Flats. I say restaurant, but only part of the place was indoor. There is this courtyard with tables and fire pits and you could sit at and eat your food outside, roast marshmallows and listen to the live band. They are known for their amazing hamburgers and I have to agree - mine was dang good. Too bad my nose was congested and could only partially taste my meal... that just means I'll have to go back to remember how good it was! (hehe)
Saturday the Johnson's hosted a small BBQ/Birthday party. The Frasiers, the family that was living with them during the summer, and a neighbor family came. Most everyone got into the pool and had a great time. I declined because my allergies started turning into a cold, and didn't want to spread germs, etc etc.
After church on Sunday we took a drive on the "roller coaster road". They found it when they were driving around, and also found a few polygamous houses. Quick side note, these polygamous houses are not finished on the outside and Anna and Kade think that they are because they don't have to pay all the property taxes if their houses aren't finished. Anyway, the roller coaster road, it's this road that has many hills and you can get some serious air if you're going fast enough. It was too funny. Free fun! Can't beat that!
Monday, we finished the rest of the 3rd season of The Office, and laughed so hard when Jim came dressed as Dwight and acted like him - then later Dwight came dressed up like Jim. Very funny. I hate to admit it, but I'm hooked! I put the next season on hold and want to see what happens next, especially with Jim and Pam! (hehe) Hopefully I'll be able to watch it soon and then catch up with the current 5th season. Sorry, major tangent there! Before going back to the airport we stopped at this place in Gilbert that does full body massage and reflexology. It was an amazing, yet painful, experience. Andrew, Kade and I were in the same dimly lit room and sat in there sort of recliners and had our massages by some Chinese people. It was all safe and we were fully clothed. Later when he worked on my back and bum cheeks I was so relaxed I didn't even care! It was exhilarating!
Finally it was time to go and we had the same fiasco, well not really, with the extra charges for our luggage, etc. Oh well. All in all, it was a great trip and hopefully we'll get to go again soon!