Friday afternoon we headed to Peoria in the midst of rush-hour traffic. Fortunately the HOV lanes were functional and we were eligible. We had dinner at Grimaldi's in a new upscale shopping center called Park West. It was excellent! Saturday morning we headed out early for team photos, soccer matches, and T-ball games. Everyone did splendidly and the weather was delightful. That evening we went in search of a good Mexican restaurant (they are remarkably scarce in that part of AZ). We gave Abuelo's a try and would give it a solid B+; I would go back again, but nothing compares to La Casita. Sunday we went to M&G's ward for church. Sacrament meeting was great with an excellent talk by a high councilor. From a historical perspective, he talked about these being great times, rather than the usual saw that these are the worst and most dangerous times EVER! It was so refreshing. After a home-cooked Dickie Sunday dinner, we went for a ride to see the Phoenix Temple. This morning, Monday, we went to Westgate to visit a new outlet with a happening H&M. I found some shade and waited patiently (seriously). We picked up Gavin and went to a near-by pub for lunch. It was great.
Two of the Young boys at Grimaldi's
They give each kid a wad of dough to play with
Beck looks excited
At the pitch
Harry David
It was a hit
Safe on 1st
Supper at Abuelo's
A bit of spit an polish before church
Off on a Sunday drive
It's getting close
K&M
The Youngs and Grammy
We made Anna's pumpkin cream chocolate cake in Mesa and
it made enough to share with the Peoriaites
Beck smacking his gob
That was a bit of fun
A little gathering
Johnny Fox's Public House for lunch
Some of these bits were imported
English country architecture in middle of Peoria
Fish and chips, Guinness braised beef, corned beef and cabbage
More bits and bobs from Britain
This was a solid A- and I can't wait to go back
Goodbye until Christmas
We have now returned to Mesa for a couple of more days so more will follow. This, however, is all for now.
OXO
D.
2 comments:
It was so fun to have you here! Can't wait till next time!
Looks like great fun. That pumpkin cream chocolate cake sounds VERY interesting!
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