Monday, January 10, 2011

Mini-vacation in AZ!

Brian had to go to AZ for work so Mommy and Trevor tagged along and we had a little family weekend getaway out of it. After checking in to Casa Hillins we headed to a local Mexican restaurant that has ducks. As you can see, Trevor thought it was pretty neat-o!


He was surely glad that we had a water-side table so that he could check out the ducks all up close and personal.


What is better than watching them? How about feeding them and having one goose come right up begging for some food!


Trevor is a pro at using a straw and he discovered that it also doubles as dental floss! Have we mentioned that he started brushing his chompers and loves it? He does! It's great!


On Saturday we headed to Greasewood for some outdoor grub. They have delicious hamburgers and Trevor couldn't get enough of his grilled cheese. Fill 'er up please!


And what place other than Greasewood is it okay for Mommy to use the beverage carrier on her stroller for a beer? Love this place!


Some good music, the sun, and dancing. Great time!




On Saturday afternoon Grandma and Grandpa Hillins got home from their vacation and Trevor loved seeing them. Grandpa John knows all of his ticklish spots!


Trevor showed off his walking skills going back and forth and back and forth between them.


On Sunday while Brian and Grandpa went golfing, Grandma, Mommy, and Trevor went out for breakfast. As usual, Trevor was flirting with every female in the place. Even waving half way across the restaurant to attract the attention of one lady! He is a pro at using the spoon and loves showing whomever will watch.


Sunday also marks the day Trevor found his tongue. How silly! He'd stick it out and then kind of feel his teeth with it. He'd also grab onto it with his hands and scrunch up his nose. This provided us a lot of entertainment. Who knew a tongue was so cool?


The Hillins have a wonderful view of Pinnacle Peak from their backyard so Mommy shot a quick pic to always remember it!


Yes Trevor you are 'too cool 4 words' as your shirt says, but we're sure glad you still reach out for us to hold you. You'll never be too old for Mommy and Daddy to pick you up for a snuggle! Speaking of snuggles, ask for one and he'll give one to you!


After the guys got home from golf we headed to the Phoenix Zoo. The giraffes were out for a special encounter so we paid a little extra so Trevor (and the rest of us) could see the giraffes up close and personal. We got to feed them some lettuce and Brian even touched the giraffe's tongue. He said it felt like sandpaper - Mommy and Trevor say gross!!




Three generations of Hillins boys just hanging out and looking cool by the rhino!


Papa was a hit with Mr. Trevor...yes, Trevor can be bribed with food to be an extra good boy (even when super tired) but the way he loved Papa's soft pretzel was out of control!


The zoo had a petting zoo area so we checked that out. Smokey seemed to be a friendly horse but once again Trevor went for his nostrils. This is the second or third time he's done that to a horse. What is it about noses?!?! Trevor will pick yours too if you need it - he's pretty good at his own already!


What will Trevor be when he grows up? We're sure Sara's Uncle Steve and Aunt Alice (aka Double) wouldn't mind if he became a John Deere boy!


Overall, we all had a really fun day at the zoo and did we mention it was high 60s? Sure felt like heaven after leaving snow and cold in MN two days prior!


Sunday evening we enjoyed a wonderful steak dinner and a beautiful sunset. Ah, another sunset and wonderful day to put in our memory banks!

1 comment:

  1. That looks like an awesome trip! I love all the AZ pics, but my favorite is Grandpa Hillins giving soft pretzel to Trevor, and Trevor walking back and forth between them, oh and him being tickled...and the one with grandpa & grandma....oh they're all just so great!

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