Scorpions, here I come!

About an hour after finding out we needed a new AC/Heat system, Jane and I headed to the airport. Since it was a holiday weekend, I was able to take a few days to visit my dear friends, the Yates (shown far left) in Arizona. While this was Jane's first flight, she seemed like a pro -- sleeping most of the trip. I arrived in Arizona to hurricane winds, a sandstorm and torrential rain. It was actually pretty cool. :) The best part, however, was my blessed time with Janet, Smed, Evi, Zoe and Emet (Claire's future husband -- also in pic). I thank God for their friendship; I am constantly encouraged, spurred on and challenged by them. I love you guys!

While I was away, Michael took Rory and Claire to the zoo, the park and to Starbucks (for evening teatime, of course); he did not, however, take the camera. Thus, there are no pics of the fun... which might be just as well since... they all got sick about that same time.