When I was a kid my family spent Easter in Arizona and stayed at the Arizona Biltmore. It has been 25 years since we've been there and my mom planned a really fun Easter Vacation going back to re-live the glory days! I will say that the hotel itself is much different from when I stayed there so long ago, but it was really fun to take my kiddo's and let take in some of the experiences I had when I was younger.
The kids loved swimming, playing mini golf, life-size chess, and croquet on the lush grounds and I enjoyed just hanging by the pool relaxing with my sisters and brothers. We also got to do traditional easter activities like dying eggs, decorating cookies, and attending a really fun carnival all put on by the hotel staff. The egg hunt was done really well too and Riley was in heaven! While in Arizona we also attended the Mesa Easter Pageant: Jesus the Christ.
On Easter Sunday after all the egg hunts and activities I wasn't feeling very well and my little Riley and I took advantage of some time together to blow bubbles. It was so peaceful and I was able to take some time to reflect on the spirit of Easter and feel so much love by watching my little girl.
On our trip my Uncle Mike took the initiative and helped Riley in the pool and taught her how to swim. She's not yet a competent swimmer but she has been loving practicing her new skill ever since. She's even been able to spend more time in the pool with Uncle Mike teaching her on his visits to town with my Aunt Carole.
This was a great trip! I got so many wonderful opportunities to come closer to my Sister, Aubry and Brother, Severin. I don't get to see or spend near as much time with them than I do the others and I just loved connecting with them. I think the kids especially loved this trip for the same reasons, getting closer to their cousins and just spending quality time together. Thank you Momma and Goo for making this trip happen!
