Lovin' life in Phoenix!

Cory had a VFIS two day instructor training class in Phoenix on Tuesday & Wednesday this last week, and so we decided to make it a family affair. We stayed in a hotel right next to the University of Phoenix stadium (where the superbowl was held). It was a short trip, but it's always nice to break away from the "norm" every once in awhile. February in Phoenix offers such nice weather...in fact, we were able to go swimming in the outdoor pool. Lillie splashing Cory in the face. You can tell by her expression that she is getting a kick out of Cory's reaction! The hotel in the background is brand new - it just opened in December. When we walked in, it still had that "new carpet" smell. I love that!
We went out to dinner at Jimmy Buffet's "Margaritaville". It was pretty good, but the atmosphere was even better. It was decorated beach scene style, with pirates walking around on stilts, which facsinated Lillie bean. When the nice pirate lady came to make Lil' a balloon shaped like a poodle, Lillie just lost it! I don't know if you can tell by this picture, but she was literally hanging on for dear life to both Cory & I.
Next to the University of Phoenix dome, there are all sorts of shops & entertainment to enjoy. We were walking back to the car when music started playing from nearby speakers. Lillie stopped walking and started to shake her "groove thang" to the music! It was hilarious! I'll be the first to admit the fact that I am a horrible dancer, but I love to play music and dance around the house with Lil'. Maybe that's where she got it from???

After shopping at Ross for TWO HOURS (I love to look at every little thing, but I couldn't believe that I was in there that long), I picked up Cory from class. I said "Thank you so much for my valentine's present. I LOVE it!" He looked at me strangely and said..."I haven't gotten you anything yet." "Oh yes you did! Let me show you!" I replied. I found this red nine west purse on clearance for $12 bucks! Lillie caught on to the purse concept and was carrying my purse all over the room. Cory said she needed one too, so we went back and got the pink purse for $3 for her...now she carries it everywhere! That sure beats spending the same amount on candy!


I've been so bogged down with several projects I'm currently working on for the school, that I needed a break! I saw a valentine's decoration at Sara's and I felt inspired. I looked through some material, and after a few late nights later... I came up with this. I thought it turned out pretty cute. I don't have a lot of valentine's decorations, so this will be nice to add to my stash for the years to come.