Fun in the Sun!

The Lichty Family finally headed to the sun after a LOOOOONG winter.  Q was temporarily taken off of the Federal "No Fly" list.  She, of course, was dressed for the occasion!  Other than deciding she wanted to start potty training mid flight (she always had perfect timing), she actually did pretty well on the flight!

We got to Gold Canyon just in time to celebrate Grandma Ann's birthday!

 One day we went to Scottsdale to log some serious pool time with the Larson and Hoffman families (minus Dave and Mike).  Matt liked being with "The Housewives of the West Metro".

Lots of fun hikes and GEO-Caching!

 A trip to the ghost town.  It was a little windy but we were just happy that the wind didn't involve a chill below zero!

 

Always a Diva!  For some reason she was loving all the birds.  There was one on the neighbors house and Q was yelling at the bird "Birdy...be careful!  Get down birdy!".

 Mommy and Daddy were able to get in two (yes, TWO) rounds of golf!

 One of Harrison's highlights was a ATV ride in the dessert!

 Q had a favorite ride of her own...Grandpa's golf cart!  (I think it was because he drove her threw the McDonalds Drive through in it to get ice cream!)

 At the Botanical Gardens, the kids learned about telling time with the sun.

 Harrison's longest hike...Silly Mountain!  It was quite the challenge for a 5 year old to get to the top.  I was proud of him!

 The week was capped off with a birthday cake for mommy. While a snow storm dropped 10 inches of snow back home, we enjoy 80 degrees and sun.  Not a bad way to celebrate!

Some memorable quotes from the trip:
Mommy: We got you a surprise treat for the plane.
Harrison: Is it relish?
(Note: It was not relish...it was gummy bears.)

The car alarm was going off.
Dad: Did you press the car alarm button?
Harrison: Yes
Dad: Why would you do that?
Harrison: Daddy, you know I am a very curious boy.

Mommy: What was your favorite part of the trip?
Harrison: Happy hour.
(Note: We discussed hiking and ATV rides were actually his favorite part....particularly when they ask at school.)