AZ (Coco's turn)

So last time I went to Arizona, I took Jonah and Lucas. I took Coco this time and next time it'll be mr.Kalebs turn. It was really nice having some mother-daughter time. Coco kept telling me she loved me and cuddling with me.

We did so much while we were there!! We spent two of the days at pools: Pecos pool and Desert Oasis pool. One is chlorine, one is salt water. It was sooooo nice just to chill and relax. I even actually got IN the water and swam around with Coco AND I even went down a slide!! I know it's unheard of, but hey I was on vacation.

We woke up extra early one of the days and hiked Papago Park. It was nice to be out and about at 7:00am and the heat is actually bearable that early in the morning. And Phoenix is so beautiful.

We saw two movies Rock of Ages (new favorite movie) and Brave (Coco's new favorite movie).

On the way home we stayed in Vegas for a night at The Hotel California, try reading that line without getting the Eagles stuck in your head. It was nice breaking the drive up into two days and was a fun little adventure for the kids.

It's just so nice being together with all of my siblings and hanging out. We all think we are so funny (which is true, well at least I am :). I love all of us being in the same room laughing and talking (loudly, cuz we're Fishers) I know my Dad is watching and is so happy, because that's what he always wanted for us as adults. To actually like each other, support and strengthen each other. To be friends. I think he got his wish.

                                                       Coco's first time using chopstix.

                                                                   7:00am hike.

                                                   I can't remember why this was so funny...

While we were gone Rob took the boys out for a hike. Some guy time. They all had a blast. He is such a good Daddy :)

                                                                        Cresent Lake

Poison+Def Leppard=awesome

OOOOhhhhhhh yyyyyyyaaaaaaa! Luv, luv, luv me some Bret Michaels!!! And Def Leppard ROCKED! They just kept playing, and playing, and playing..... LLLOOOOOOOVED it!!

We heart Raging Waters

My man's day

Rob is one of the most open minded, non-judgemental, forgiving person I have ever met. He has a soft spot for people who have,or who are trying to change or better their lives. He is the biggest dork I know, and I absolutely LOVE that about him. He could care less what people think about him, and helps to make me feel completly comfortable, and confident with who I am. He believes that I am strong because of my battles instead of weak. I fall in love with him all over everytime he points that out to me. He works so hard to give me and the kids the things we need and want. He is your all around good guy. I love you baby...Happy Fathers Day!!

After church we went up to Brighton for a picnic and then walked around Silver Lake. The kids did great and Rob of course loved it.

 Two of the best Dads I know. Dustin has bailed me out of some real sticky situations ever since I was a teenager. He has seen me at the lowest points of my life and has never given up on me. He is never ashamed of sharing his beliefs, and I really appreciate that about him.

 Lucas could not believe his eyes when he saw the "snow makers" "ooohhhh!!! So that's where it comes from!" LOL

We took turns carrying tubba-bubba. Man he is HEAVY!! My turn was a little shorter than Rob's.

For dinner I made one of the many yummy recipes off pinterest. So yes, people actually do the things they pin ( that's to all those pinterest critics!)

Penne pasta with alfredo sauce-loaded with Italian seasoning. Baked chicken smothered with sour cream, parmessen cheese, and the crust is made out of corn flakes and ...italian seasoning!

I made the cupcakes with a new pan I got for my bday that makes it possible to bake the cake with yummy filling inside. So...these ones had marshmellow filling, rainbow cake batter, rainbow chunk frosting, and a big ol chocolate chip on top---cuz everything is better with a little chocolate.


Oh and here is some pics of Coco's hair for church. She wanted me to do it like "Tangleds" to look pretty for Daddy on Father's day.

We used the flowers Daddy got her for her dance recital.

The kids gift was also another grand idea from piniterest :) The daddy backrub shirt. They all got a kick out of it.