A few weeks ago, I took a week long trip out to Arizona to visit my boyfriend (who was there for all of March for Cubs Spring Training), and my best cousin friend, her hubby, and new baby Jordy. It was a glorious week spent in warm weather soaking up sun – jam packed with hikes, DDD food spots, and quality time with people that mean the world to me. I left feeling satisfied with what I did with my time there, but you know me – I left with a list of things I want to do during next year’s visit 🙂

A few of my favorites from this trip:

• Hiking A-Mountain
• Bei Sushi
• Cubs Game to see Will Ferrel
• Defalco’s Italian Deli with my new photographer friend, Teresa
• Engagement Session with Bree + Erik at Papago Park – Hole in the Rock (and Henri our bird friend)
• Hiking Camelback Mountain (free lemonade stand at the top)
• Coyotes Hockey Game with Mike and Alex
• In-N-Out Burger
• Making “mystery pancit” dinner for Tiff, Mike, and Alex
• Working the Cubs Game with Alex
• Tom’s Thumb Fresh Market (BBQ in a Gas Station)
• Sweet Republic Ice Cream (two nights in a row)
• Hiking the Sedona Airport Overlook Trail
• Broken Arrow Pink Jeep Tour in Sedona

But most importantly, I loved the moments in between. Waking up in the mornings with Alex, spending the day with Tiff and Baby Jordy (yes, even the terrifying car ride where I really got to know Jordyn), seeing Mike and Alex get along so well, laughing so hard with Tiff that I cry – the quality moments that often get overlooked, but are usually my favorite and most meaningful moments. You’ll see a couple of those moments captured below…

Until next time, AZ.. here’s what I’m hoping to tackle next year 🙂

• Hike the other side of Camelback
• Devil’s Bridge
• White Water Raft the Salt River Canyon
• Eat Chicken Fingers from Canes