The weather was so nice last week there. It was unseasonably cold, we almost needed sweaters, In May! My Grandpa said this was the coldest May in 30 years! I always love Arizona storms! the air smells before it rains, Brian told me it was desert plants coating their leaves with a weatherproofing. We enjoyed a little thunder storm a few days after we got there, and all week the weather was beautiful. My Sister Pregnant Charmaine, her Husband Randal and 
there 3 year old boy, Israel are moving to Iowa for him to work on his PHD so we got to say good bye again, and of course help her pack and clean house. Its fun to hang out with the girls we always have lots of fun even if we are working. While packing for somebody its always a good time to take stuff! I scored 3 purses! 2 new with tags! and a funky suede triangle shape article of clothing thing.
there 3 year old boy, Israel are moving to Iowa for him to work on his PHD so we got to say good bye again, and of course help her pack and clean house. Its fun to hang out with the girls we always have lots of fun even if we are working. While packing for somebody its always a good time to take stuff! I scored 3 purses! 2 new with tags! and a funky suede triangle shape article of clothing thing. We went to the Temple with my sister Jenny her hubby Shawn and my parents. The Temple is always a wonderful experience. This trip was no different except my parents were both working the session we went to so it was a little extra special. The First Presidency of the Church just announced 3 new temples in Arizona! 1. Phoenix, 2, Gilbert and 3. Stafford area! That made everything kinda exiting. 3 new temples all in Arizona!
Jenny was so good at getting a willing babysitter to watch all 5 kids (hers and mine) for the night that we went out to dinner afterwards. We were just ordering dinner when my youngest sister, Clarissa, called my parents asking where they were, and why they were not home yet. She was upset because my Mom forgot she was supposed to meet Clarissa and Logan (her hubba man) 
after the temple for a late mothers day gift. My mom could not figure out why Clarissa was so sad on the phone and felt bad for her. We all tried to tell them to come to the restaurant where we were and we can still hang out together. They finally decided to come. When they got there we gave them a hero's welcome (Fullers tradition) as they come in. Clarissa and Logan came in and gave my Mom her gift in a Brighton gift bag. My Mom loves Brighton and most of my sisters love Brighton! She carefully opened the heart shaped tin thinking she knew just what it was and as she peeked in, then quickly shut it. We could tell she was touched, she held her breath, and looked again, then said, " Really Clarissa?... are you sure?.... I'm gonna cry"
after the temple for a late mothers day gift. My mom could not figure out why Clarissa was so sad on the phone and felt bad for her. We all tried to tell them to come to the restaurant where we were and we can still hang out together. They finally decided to come. When they got there we gave them a hero's welcome (Fullers tradition) as they come in. Clarissa and Logan came in and gave my Mom her gift in a Brighton gift bag. My Mom loves Brighton and most of my sisters love Brighton! She carefully opened the heart shaped tin thinking she knew just what it was and as she peeked in, then quickly shut it. We could tell she was touched, she held her breath, and looked again, then said, " Really Clarissa?... are you sure?.... I'm gonna cry"It was very sweet as she showed us all the positive pregnancy test placed in the heart shaped jewelry case. It was also nice to know why Clarissa was so emo. She has been very sick ever since, poor girl. Its nice to know she has a great husband to take care of her. he is so sweet and loving.
While we were at the Temple we ran into My Dads Mom, or Grammy. She works in the temple also. She was exited to hear we were in town and wanted to get together Sunday night to see everybody and say bye to Charmaine and her family before they leave for Iowa. We were glad to go and stay a few more days for the getogether. On Memorial day Brian couldn't resist the chance to go with Jenny and Shawn to Sycamore Creek and try out the 4 wheel drive. Jenny and Shawn, are always such fun to go off roading with! 
They love day trips and adventures like we do. We went to upper Sycamore Creek and went driving after a while we found a perfect spot to get out an splash in the creek. In that spot of the creek the water was warm and clear. The kids wanted to play and didn't waste any time before they were wet. I kept nagging my kids, "Katie don't lay down in the water!" "Brian stop splashing!" " Honey hold Susan she getting all wet!" etc...
They love day trips and adventures like we do. We went to upper Sycamore Creek and went driving after a while we found a perfect spot to get out an splash in the creek. In that spot of the creek the water was warm and clear. The kids wanted to play and didn't waste any time before they were wet. I kept nagging my kids, "Katie don't lay down in the water!" "Brian stop splashing!" " Honey hold Susan she getting all wet!" etc... Then Jenny says to Lacy, her very energetic 3 year old, "Here, Lacy, give me your clothes, play in the water, in your undies, and get as wet, and splash as much as you want."
Jenny is so sweet to NOT to tell me, "Clam down Chantal, they are acting like kids! Just let them play, and be kids!"
So I followed Jenny and told my kids to get undressed and play in the water. After that I felt better, stopped nagging, and had a fun time. (pretty good pictures for a camera phone!)
Jenny is so good at letting Lacy be who she wants to be, She lets Lacy dress herself. That might sound like a little thing but it gives Lacy so much freedom to try out new
things and express herself. Lacy is so creative! One day when we went over there Lacy had a cute hair-do with lots of little pony tails all leading to one big one. Jenny said when she was doing her hair, Lacy asked for 10 pony tails, so Jenny thought it out and made 10 pony tails! Lacy always sings, she makes up cute little songs and sometimes dances. When we were all hanging out Lacy was making lots of noise in the other room and jenny called to her, "Lacy, If you want to Yodel go out side!" I called Jenny when we were there and talked to lacy quickly on the phone she told me, "Come over now, Mommy is starving me like crazy!" Every day Jenny has a funny story about something new Lacy told her or asked her. Lacy is such a smart, and creative girl, just like her mama!
things and express herself. Lacy is so creative! One day when we went over there Lacy had a cute hair-do with lots of little pony tails all leading to one big one. Jenny said when she was doing her hair, Lacy asked for 10 pony tails, so Jenny thought it out and made 10 pony tails! Lacy always sings, she makes up cute little songs and sometimes dances. When we were all hanging out Lacy was making lots of noise in the other room and jenny called to her, "Lacy, If you want to Yodel go out side!" I called Jenny when we were there and talked to lacy quickly on the phone she told me, "Come over now, Mommy is starving me like crazy!" Every day Jenny has a funny story about something new Lacy told her or asked her. Lacy is such a smart, and creative girl, just like her mama!While in Arizona we got to visit with Grandma and Grandpa Jones. The kids made cookies, picked vegetables from the garden, played hide-and seek, and got to play with their Uncles Scott, Louis and Samuel. They had a great time at both Grandparents house, swimming, watching movies, playing and getting the extra attention from family. We are so blessed to have a loving family!
A final treat in Arizona is the guest room. Decorated to reflect my Mothers love for Mexican art and decor. It is beautiful! I love the bright colors in Mexico and in the room. My mother painted 
the mural on the wall with the help of my sisters. they are so talented! We feel so welcome when we come. Except the bed is so hard! I tease her that I think she planned that so we wont want to get too comfortable and stay too long. The room is so clean, it makes me want to take extra care to keep it clean and not let the kids brake the fragile ornaments in the room. I think it is good to teach them to care for things and that we play in one room and enjoy nice things in another.
the mural on the wall with the help of my sisters. they are so talented! We feel so welcome when we come. Except the bed is so hard! I tease her that I think she planned that so we wont want to get too comfortable and stay too long. The room is so clean, it makes me want to take extra care to keep it clean and not let the kids brake the fragile ornaments in the room. I think it is good to teach them to care for things and that we play in one room and enjoy nice things in another.
Brian and I really love Arizona! We are also loving our time here in San Diego, especially the friends and family here, but Arizona is still home.
