5.11.2009

to the desert we went...

Our much over due trip to Arizona was packed full of good times!
We spent some time in the Valley with Sam’s sister Anna, his brother Ben and their kids. Austin and the twins were best friends as soon as they saw each other! Then we went into the “volcanoes” (Austin refused to think the mountains were anything other than volcanoes) and spent some time in Pinetop with Grandma & Grandpa Haught. Grandpa and Sam took Austin on his first camping trip and he loved every minute of it! Kate thought she was big enough to stay in the tent too but after our fishing/FHE the girls went home. Pinetop was full of relaxing and delicious food! Kate really opened up to her grandpa Haught. Previous to our trip, she was terrified of men, but as soon as she saw her grandpa she was in love! She would wiggle out of my arms to be held by him!! After a few days in the mountains we went and stayed at Sam’s grandparent’s house in Gisela. We were taken very good care of by Frieda. She made delicious food and the best banana cream pie EVER! Austin really bonded with his great grandpa Austin.
They both have the same name… Austin Dale Haught. Next, we went back to Gilbert where we were able to spend more time with Anna and the girls and Sam’s buddies. On our last day we stopped by Grandma and Grampa Rogers in Tempe. It was so fun to see everyone and spend some time with our favorite Arizona people!!!

Our's, Anna's and Ben's children
Salt River Canyon

Ohh the Burger House!!.. it brings me such joy!

Grandpa Haught decided Kitty Jo could use a delicious bone to chew on... SHE LOVED IT!!
Kate thought she was so fancy in this hat


The White Mountain Fish Hatchery

The camping begins...

Princess Holly Star Haught of Pinetop, AZ


Grandpa didn't think A could pick the fish up...but as soon as he said that, Austin looks at me, picks it up and says really loud CHEESE!!!
The girl wanted NO ONES help (or approval) with anything!!
our FHE around the camp fire
The Park

Austin Dale Haught
The 4 generations


both kids got real cozy with their great grandpa
The Kitty Jo herself!!

8 comments:

angababe said...

I like Austin's moon boots...Ü

Erika Anderson said...

LOVE the pictures! And your famliy picture is ADORABLE....love that bench!

Shelly Hyde said...

I dont know why i am totally teared up right now. I think seeing the 4 generations of ___ dale haughts and dang those pictures are so cool from the old wild wild west stop. by the way you are so beautiful Kara.

Howes Family said...

Hands down, your family would win a "cutest family" competition if there were one :)

The Warneke's said...

What a sweet comment from your sister! I agree, your pictures are beautiful. Especially the family picture on the bench. Glad you had such a wonderful time!

Brooke said...

You're so lucky your kids will look at the camera together! they're so cute!

Leah W said...

What a great trip!!
You're probably the cutest little mama!!

Roundy Crew said...

How did you get so many awesome pictures? I love the cousins picture so much; holy cow that's cute. Kate is a chubby little beauty queen! What a great elk picture. I love the moon boots. I love Holly going to town on her swing in the bachground! And why haven't you looked into modeling, Kara? I don't know anyone that photogenic. Wish we could have benn there. Love you guys!