Valentines Weekend

This year I left Matt for Valentines weekend and spent some time in Gilbert Arizona, near Phoenix, with my mom and Anna. It was so great to spend time in warm sunny weather. I even got some color on my cheeks. Anna took us to oldtown Scottsdale for some window shopping and lunch!Saunday we took a trip to the Phoenix zoo! It is rated in the tope 5 in the country. The vast detail of landscaping intergrated into each exhibit was truly impressive. You really felt like you were see the animals in a giant conservation park and not caged in small areas at the zoo. It was so spread out that we didn't make it through the entire park. Some families brought bikes to ride around the park since it was so large. Below is my favorite exhibit. This rhino was so neat. He had an itch on his leg and kept scratching it on a branch by his leg.

We spent one morning at a nearby farmers market. It was a cute little local market with lots of character. It was great to get out and bask in the Arizona sun. Then we ventured over to a nearby bridal shop so Anna could try on some dresses. Mom and I picked a few out for her to try, but she truly knew what she wanted. She scouted out a dress before we came. We didn't believe that she really could have found "the" dress. But after she tried on our mediocore choice of dresses and put on her choice, it was clear that she really knew what looked best for her. It was a gorgeous classy fitted dress. I held back my tears cause I didn't want to cry, but wow it was so pretty on her.

This was a great trip to see my mom and catch up with Anna on her crazy adventures. It was also the perfect time to chare with them the great news Matt and I had. We are expecting a September baby this year! It was a nice get away with good news all around. What an exciting year for my sister and I; Anna's wedding, our first baby, and Alicia's first baby too.