Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Spring Break in Scottsdale, AZ

We were able to go back to Scottsdale, Arizona for Ben's spring break this year.
What a treat!  An entire week of relaxation with Mary & Doug (as well as Stephenie, Jason & Brayden) with beautiful scenery & great food.
 
Mary's sign in #20 pretty-much sums it up.
 
 
Making the 700-mile journey.
2 of the Dow boys

 
 Early one morning...
 
 
(We were 2 hours ahead of Amarillo time, which translated to an extra early run with the first hour being in the dark.)  As much as I have enjoyed-- and dreaded-- some of these LONG distance runs, I am glad the St. Louis marathon is only a few weeks away and I can put this crazy mileage behind me.
 
 
During our stay in Scottsdale, we were able to visit with Stephenie & Brayden
on two different occasions.
We attempted to get a decent picture of the three cousins, but this was the best that we could come up with.
 
playing "pool man" at Stephenie's house
 
 
more pool time...
 
During our stay, I got to go shopping to a few of my favorite stores/shops: Trader Joe's, Lululemon, etc... and Owen was a good buddy to hang out with.  I also plowed through TWO novels during the week.  Ben played golf on three different days and attend a couple of Trading meetings with Doug, which made the trip spectacular for him.

The Ben Dow family relaxing in the "hot pool" at Las Villas.

the two messes after a bath
 
Us leaving town. 
So incredibly beautiful.
(Sad sigh)
 
Maybe again this summer...
 


1 comment:

  1. Looks like a great family vaca! Can't wait to cheer you on in a few weeks :-)

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