back to the routine

Even though I was only gone less than 2 weeks total I feel like I lost the entire last month at work, because I didn't take the two trips back-to-back, and also I would leave and come back midweek which is kind of disruptive to getting back into the swing of things. Anyway, so Phoenix was very hot, but not as bad as I was expecting. I just went about my day a little sweatier than I would normally be. Poor Maggie, on the other hand, would sweat through her shirt every time we had to go somewhere in the car because the car is so hot when you initially get in, and also the AC takes longer to kick in in the back seat. But it was great to see all the family, most of whom I haven't seen in years, and finally meet baby Sami...who is no longer a baby come to think of it. Sydney had (and is still having, since she doesn't come home until next week) a blast with her cousins, and indulging in large quantities of video games and ice cream which she isn't usually allowed at home.

Here are some pictures from the trip:

Goofing off

With Nana, while the big kids bounced

Rebel, your hair is so silky smooth!

At the Apple store

And with Cousin Malyk at the mall. Hehe.