warmth + sun

This past weekend, Kyle and I ventured to Scottsdale for a kid-free getaway (score!). It was warm, sunny, desert-y, filled with gorgeous cacti (which I have a small obsession with). Basically everything opposite of what we left behind in Oklahoma. And as added bonus, we somehow brought spring back with us. You're welcome. :) I hate to be one of those people that complains about the weather no matter the season, but it is just undeniable that there is a certain happiness the warmth after the cold brings. Like I didn't quite realize how soul suckingly awful winter can be type of happiness.

Amen and amen.

Escaping for four days just the two of us, plus watching the kids play outside these last few days without coats and hats has been so good for our souls.

Here were a few things we did in Arizona if you'd like to see...

Took awkward airport selfies because we are old and too embarrassed to take normal ones

Stared far too long at this view from our room every morning

Took pics next to my beloved cacti

Took more pics with my beloved cacti. I would have snuck these massive aloe plants in my suitcase if they fit. Kyle kept making fun of me for taking pictures with plants, but good heavens how could I not?!

Ate the most heavenly food on earth. Every meal we ate was better than the one before. This watermelon feta salad I had at the golf course was truly one of the best things I've ever eaten. I will be trying to re-create this in the near future.

Since I was a pretty serious golfer in high school and have a golf pro as a dad, I think Kyle envisioned a life of us playing countless golf rounds together. In reality, we've played less than ten times together since being married. Sorry babe. I only play to win. And those three little people we created keep me from being able to practice enough to beat you to a pulp. However...

                   

I could get used to yummy drinks and you finding my shanked shots. 

                                   

We drank pretty drinks poolside (and I finally finished Gone Girl!)

Had races back to our room late at night (Kyle won, as pictured. And the next morning discovered maybe pulled something in his knee. It's a good thing neither of us are competitive...or ever have too much wine at dinner.)

                                   

Dressed up in real clothes and jewelry multiple days in a row. And got to wear this insanely amazing new Stella & Dot piece courtesy of my sister.

                 

And appropriately left this glorious state that doesn't recognize daylight savings on the day of the time change.

It was lovely and so needed.

 And this is how our family kicks off pool season...on March 11th. Who needs spring when you can pretend to skip straight to summer?

Cheers to making it through winter!

xoxo

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