Phoenix

Chris has always wanted to go to spring training in Arizona. So when Mike told us we had a place to stay, we decided this was the year to go.  Besides, how often do we get the chance to stay with Mike and have him show us around his city.   It's about a 12 hour drive, but Jane's a pretty good traveller.  She slept well and when she's a wake, she always has her toes to entertain her.  The drive back was a little rougher, but she still managed pretty well.

We were only in Arizona for two days.  It was in the high 70s the day before and again on the day we left, but for the two days we were there, we got 60 degrees and rain.  On Friday we met up with Mike, for lunch and had some VERY tasty tacos, then Chris and I headed to the game.  It was raining on and off, but they hadn't called the game yet.  We bought tickets and stood under an umbrella for a little while waiting for the rain to subside.  Then the wind started.  It came on fast and hard, blowing over vending carts and stealing umbrellas.  We headed to the covered area and made it just before the rain picked up and hail started.  It was insane.  They called the game.

On the plus side, the storm made for some beautiful clouds.  We drove up a mountain side near Mike's house and got a great view of Phoenix.  

We had much better luck the next day.  Chris and Mike went for a run up the mountain and then Katie came over and we had breakfast before heading off to the Angels game.  It was still a little chilly, but it didn't rain.  We got to watch the Angels play the Rockies and Chris was happy.

 

The cacti are awesome.  We couldn't stop pointing them out to each other even though they are everywhere down there.   They just have so much character.  

On our way home we took a little break and walked out on the Memorial Bridge to see the Hoover Dam.  Jane LOVES the Baby Bjorn these days.  She just grins and kicks her legs when we put her it it.  It's pretty fun.