The past 5 days were busy, exciting, and definitely fun-filled so coming home to our quiet house, void of energetic, vibrant, college girls is a tad bit depressing. Plus the fact that we had to say good-by to our sweet Courtney. It'll take me a day or two to get re-adjusted to home.
We arrived in Phoenix late Thursday night and it was HOT. I still think Arizona never gets below 90 degrees, EVER, even though I've been told differently. Friday night a group of us went out to dinner at Oregano's. It's a fun, happening place and a favorite of the girls. Look at these beautiful girls. The nice thing is that they are just as sweet and smart as they are beautiful. They are an absolute pleasure to be around.
Courtney, Macey, Jordie, and MackenzieSaturday night was the ASU football game. Howard and I always enjoy going to the football game during parents weekend. I love seeing the kids with their parents and families and I love the support that the community shows to ASU football. Tempe really supports their hometown team. It was a really good game, close, but good. Thankfully ASU won!
Parents weekend is never short on shopping and this trip was no exception. We got some shopping time in on Friday and Saturday and I was even able to visit my favorite store...Hobby Lobby! I picked up a few Fall/Halloween goodies that I'll share with you soon.
Howard and I are lucky in that we were able to stay until Tuesday whereas most parents go home on Sunday. We love spending the extra time with Courtney and her roommates and even managed to get them together for one last dinner on Monday night. They had gone to classes and even worked that day but met us for a good-by dinner at P.F. Changs. Again, P.F. Changs did not disappoint.
I left straight from P.F. Changs and headed to Cheesecake Factory...no lie! More about that tomorrow!
13 comments:
Looks like a great time! PF Changs AND Cheesecake Factory in the same day-yikes!
I know what you mean about getting used to the quiet...I don't blame you for staying in your jammies : )
My youngest is coming home tonite for two days of her fall break...I'm really excited to spoil her a little...she's bringing a few germs with her.
Enjoy the rest of the week.
Looks like you had a super SWEET time in Arizona!! Love all the pictures of the cute girls - I bet it was fun hanging out with them.
PF Changs and Cheesecake factory did you say? Oh YUM!!! You are a woman after my own heart :D
I can stay in my jammies all day. Love it.
This sounds like such a great long weekend and you all look so happy!
And I'm with everyone else - PF Changs and Cheesecake Factory on the same day - wow! And you stay so slim! No fair!!!
Oh PF Changs and the Cheescake Factory ----how I MISS YOU.
Sounds like you had a great time --you deserve to still be in your pj's.
Hanging with those gorgeous vibrant girls was a blast I am sure.
Thank you for stopping by my blog. You have a very nice blog yourself. I, too, finished one parents' weekend three weekends ago, and another for a different child this upcoming weekend.
I think I would be able to handle the empty nest syndrome better if I hadn't lost my job at about the same time.
Sometimes I'm still in my pj's when it's time for bed the next day (gasp -- I can't believe I just admitted to that).
Come back and visit me anytime! You pics are great!
Jan
http://wwwbobbypinsboardwalk.blogspot.com/
Thanks for coming by and your fun comment. Don't feel bad about the PJ's, yesterday I was in mine all day because John was going to be out late. At 8:30 pm I finally took a shower and changed into clean PJ's just before he got home...
Looks like you had a fun time with the pretty cheerleaders and yummy food. No wonder you needed a day off.
Hugs,
Sue
I love the hot and sour soup with lettuce wraps.....yum, yum.
Looks like a fun weekend!!!
Hi Linda,
What a wonderful family you have!
Looks like fun was had by all.
:0)
MMMMM, cheesecake factory...the key lime is T.D.F!
:0)
Gayle
I really hope someday to meet up with you over Mother's Week.
You are the greatest...and I feel so lucky to have you as a blogging friend.
Looks like a wonderful time! Courtney is a beauty. I especially like the one of the two of you together. You look like you could just be another college girl!
Look at all those beautiful girls...great photos!
I've never been to the Cheesecake Factory although there is one in Seattle.
I ended up staying in my pjs/sweats all day today...it was raining and I am still feeling yucky so that was my excuse. :)
Hugs,
Robin
It looks like it was a really fun and busy weekend.
Glad you had a great time. One of these times your going to have to bring Courtney with you so we can meet her...
Can't wait until next time!
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