Phoenix for the Holidays

Pete and I had the great pleasure of being able to go to Phoenix for Thanksgiving this year! Pete was especially excited, as he had not been home for about 6 years so he was very excited for his mom's cooking!

We spent the actual Thanksgiving holiday with my family in Sioux City at Melissa's house and then this past weekend, December 2-6, we went to Phoenix and spent the holiday with Pete's family.

While in Phoenix we also had a chance to celebrate a little bit of the Christmas holiday as well.  We went to the Phoenix Zoo and saw the zoo lights and we also went to the Morman Temple and saw the lights they have.  Both locations are covered in lights and quite a sight!  We loved all the lights and the time with the family. The kids especially loved the lights!  Uncle Pete and Aunt Becky were in full force this weekend...Kady and Brent wanted to spend as much time with us --- as we did with them --- since they only see us a few times a year, if that.

One of my favorite parts about traveling is walking up the ramp from the terminal and seeing your family standing at the top of the ramp waiting for you.  We were greated by Mom, Dad, Kady, and Brent.  Kady and Brent were so happy to see us...they even pointed out quickly "I SEE UNCLE PETE AND AUNT BECKY!!" They were so excited and so were mom and dad.  Its great seeing everyone!

We had Thanksgiving on Sunday with all the family! Cousin's Crystal and Paul and their son Matthew, Cousin's Melissa and Fernando, Aunt Carol, Grandma Baker, Mom, Dad, the kids, and Brad (Pete's oldest Brother).  The kids and adults all enjoyed the Wii.  We usually were playing Wii Sports but we broke out the Wii fit for Thanksgiving...haha...it was fun to watch everyone interact and to spend time with the family outside of a wedding atmosphere.  (I met almost all these relatives at the wedding in June!).

Here are a few pics from the weekend.  I hope you enjoy! We sure did and can't wait to go again and spend time with the Casarotto's in Phoenix!

Kady and Brent at the Zoo Lights

Pete and I at the Zoo lights

The kids LOVE their "Blankies with Sleeves!"

The Casarotto Men

The Casarotto Women

Pete and I with Brad, Pete's oldest Brother

 Uncle Pete, Kady, and Aunt Becky doing a little shopping before school!

Uncle Pete and Brent throwing the baseball a few times

The Casarotto Clan! Great times!