Spring Rejuvenation

Rene and I are on the annual trip to Scottsdale, AZ. Once again, it is a refreshing trip to be in sunshine, around blooming flowers and swimming pools. Mom and Dad have been down here for the month of March, so Robert, Rene and I road tripped it on Thursday night. We left Thursday night to avoid the storm, which we did successfully. We stayed in Albuquerque for a night before getting to Scottsdale yesterday. Old town ABQ is always a sweet place to stop and enjoy the New Mexico feeling…

I love little vignettes like this in New Mexico...

The church on the plaza

It is warm enough for some patio time!

Shops in a courtyard

A window dressing

Another little New Mexico vignette

In honor of my 40th birthday, I decided to get a room at the Firesky Resort in Scottsdale. I usually stay in another hotel closer to Mom and Dad's apartment, but decided I wanted a little more luxury. The minute Rene and I walked in I thought, "I don't need to go anywhere-I can just stay right here!" The grounds are beautiful, the food is really good, and there is a lovely pool. We did take a little drive around town this morning and captured some of my favorite parts of Scottsdale.

Rene enjoying a little time in some water at the civic center park

Bougainvillea and a very green tree

Gardens!

Old town Scottsdale

The hotel pool (I can't wait to get in!)

In a little while I am going to go get Mom and she will hang out with Rene at the hotel while I have some pool time. She will also stay the night with us, allowing me some time this afternoon to go to my favorite museum and do some shopping. Tonight, Robert and I will go to our favorite little brewpub and then we shall see what tomorrow brings. Maybe a little more pool time, another scenic drive or nice walk…whatever seems to be relaxing is on the agenda for this little trip!