Uncle Johnny is here!

Going on a scorpion hunt!

After finding another scorpion in our house today, the exterminator recommended that we get our shoes on and go for a hunt outside with a black light. We found two!! We miss Ohio! :)

My little friend

Caught ya!

Staycation!

We are on vacation! Exactly three blocks away from our house! The family is coming in tomorrow and had an extra room for tonight. We are trying out the hotel! We swam in the pool, went on a nature hike, and ordered a huge banana split for dessert! That's what you do on a staycation right?





The little one enjoying the pool





View of the waterfall with no water. We are in monsoon season so the water should be back in a day or two.


Daddy scientist showing Maggie a dragonfly.


Daddy scientist telling her about bats in the cave behind her.


Watching the bats flying around


Waiting for her ice cream!

Evening walk

Below are some views from our evening walk. The mountains are so beautiful and the colors change every few minutes.

The end of our road:


Looking east


Tomorrow morning is orientation for Maggie's preschool. I have to take the girls with me... Probably not a good first impression! Wish us luck!

Sat dinner out

This picture sums up our dinner. Kooky, tired, and ready to go home after our long day.

Cool down

Cooling down in our pool after the zoo. Little sister looks a little concerned. Notice Maggie's bruise and scrape on her right eye. Major fall in front of the elephant display at the Zoo. Thankfully she loves bandaids and was excited to have a real booboo! Silly girl!


Thank you Susan for the adorable swimsuits! K is looking good in her bikini!


Snoozing after her swim

Weekend in Tucson

To the Zoo! We are having fun exploring our new city. This weekend it was time to visit the zoo. The weather was perfect. It is the rainy season here in the desert so the temps are not too high. Yesterday was 85 degrees! It is a glimpse of what the rest of the year has in store for us. Final report on the zoo: not nearly as big as the Cinci Zoo or as nice. It is probably half the size... Which is perfect walking for a 3 yr old and it will also be great for a solo outing with just the kids while John is working! Bonus: they open at 7:30 am! This maybe our destination of choice considering our entire house is awake at 5:30 :)


Maggie is getting to the age where she is a big help. She was in charge of navigating the zoo and lead us all over the place. She was so serious with her job! Here she is reading the map.