There's No Place Like Home!

This week we were able to go to Sierra Vista to visit my parents, and escape the horrid heat. I was so glad to finally make it back there. Its been a much awaited trip. As usual the kids had a blast with Grammy and Tata, and Kameron and I loved the great weather and beautiful scenery! Without a doubt, whether we go to St Johns, Sierra Vista, or the Cabin, Porter is sure to ride a 4-wheeler, and we are bound to get a bobble head picture!


And it never gets old! He is adorable every time!! And I just realized...check out his feet. He is very large footed! What 3 year old wears size 10?! Amazing!

Porter loved the little trampoline my parents had in their garage.

Tata taking Porter for a ride up the Canyon! Porter never wants to get off, and always asks to go FASTER!!

Then it was my turn to take my first ride in my Dad's newly remodeled car. He completely rebuilt the entire thing, inside and out. Love the color and stripes!! Kameron said when I got back that it was obvious that I love good ol' American Muscle!! haha.

Then at dinner Anastyn felt comfortable enough to keep her feet on the table. Goofy girl!!


Then there was the part of the trip that I loved the most! My daily run! I cant believe I am actually going to say this....but I am LOVING running. Ok...I think hell just froze over! There is just something about putting my favorite music in my ears, getting away from kids pulling on my pants, climbing on me, diapers changing, and fits. Its just me...and the road! I will say that running here made me completely sad though. Every lap I made around Miller Canyon, I wanted so much for this to be my home. Its just beautiful...so here are some pictures to prove it...
this is actually a little down the street from my parents, but the sun was setting and I thought it was so pretty!

This is leaving my parents house...that is the hill I ran down to start me runs!

Okay, so these pictures got our of order...but this is the base of the mountain that overlooks a big part of Sierra Vista and Hereford.

This is at the top of that hill (the picture before is at the bottom of this street) This was my favorite stretch!! Over looking the valley with a cool breeze, was so relaxing. This was also the downhill slope where I got my rest before I had to run up this bad boy.....

My parents live all the way up this road. Looking at it doesnt even do it justice. None of the pictures do. Its much prettier....AND steeper in person. 3 miles in these mountains kicked my butt, yet I loved every minute of it. And those 3 miles consisted of my climbing this road 3 times. I know what you are thinking...yes I am sore, and slightly crazy. Kameron and I went for a walk one night because it was so nice out, and we walked one lap of what I ran...and he was even saying that walking up this hill made him tired. haha. KAMERON, of all people. Made me feel like I actually accomplished something. Then after we got back from our walk, we went to the back of my parents property, and sat in the swing to just watch the sun set...and we had a few little visitors run right in front of us...
Do you see the 3 sets of eyes...those were deer running down the creek that runs behind my parents house. Seriously, love it.

It was a great trip, very relaxing, and so much fun. Thanks to my parents for lots of yummy food, and for letting my kids ransack their house. Now...its back to life as usual...