Peoria

Sunday morning after checking out of the hotel, we headed east on Interstate 10 to Peoria, Arizona to spend a few days with Maren and the boys; Gavin left for France the morning after we arrived. We have just spent time hanging out, grocery shopping, washing and gassing the car at Costco, running the "school bus," attending soccer practice, and eating (of course). The hot days in CA prepared us for AZ and it hasn't seemed half-bad.

 Emily and Carla Sue with one of Em's thank-you presents

for all her work and planning

 The final morning at the Garden Grove Hampton Inn

 Harry and Finn headed to school

 Candeo School

The Phoenix Temple is near the boys' school

 Beckham and wassie

 Harry tries a smile (of sorts) before his practice

 This little guy can kick and dribble like a pro -- with

his left foot, no less

 Supper at the Cheesecake Factory

 Pretty yummy

 The whole crew

A beautiful Arizona evening

Today we will pick up Uncle Rod at the airport and head for Mesa where we will attend Chris Boynton's wedding tomorrow.

That's all for now.

OXO

D.