Suncadia

For the last several years Abby has worked at the reservations office for Suncadia Resort.  The rates she has shared with us have been amazing!  We have stayed in places we would never be able to afford otherwise, and enjoyed many fun vacations.  Today is her last day on the job before she starts her next adventure with Vulcan.  While I am very excited for her to move forward in her career and pursue new dreams, we are all sad to see her go...

Rather than mourn this loss, we have instead traveled to our home away from home the last two weekends and enjoyed every minute of it! 

The first time we went, it was just Abby, T, Ez, and I (plus Emily and her friend for the afternoon).  We left in the morning, right before Ezra's nap.  The hope was that he would sleep for the ride over and then be ready to play once we got there.  Of course, that didn't happen.  He snoozed for about 15 minutes and was tired and cranky by the time we arrived.  As our luck would have it, we had a few hours before we could check in, and so in the heat of the day I took him on a walk to fall asleep in the stroller.  After walking for 30 minutes or so, I decided to bring him back to the pool and park him in the shade while I had lunch.  As I should have known would happen, he woke up the minute I went through the fitness center doors and was far from interested in sleeping.  From there I made my way to the car only to forget his swim diapers. Went back to the car and then realized I forgot my swimsuit (in the car).  Needless to say, at this point I was beyond sweaty and ready to head back home!

Thankfully, T took over and I was able to truly lounge!  It felt so amazing to soak in the sun, read, swim, and relax! 

This weekend finally felt like summer.  It was easy to leave knowing that we'd be back again the following Friday!

For our second weekend in the sun, it was Abby and her friend Paige, Emily, the Buehlers and us.  We came up Friday night so that we could maximize our time in the pool.  Once again we got off to a rocky start: horrible traffic, and Levi eating a peanut..., but ended up having another wonderful weekend! 

Ezra loves to float around, splash, and kick his legs in the water. He is happy to hang in the shade. And sleeps peacefully in his stroller in between dips in the pool.  Just when I thought my days of roasting in the sun reading were over... I guess I have a happy baby and thoughtful husband to thank for that! 

Suncadia, we will see you again in a couple of days! 

M

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Note to self: There is no point in buying groceries when Village Pizza is within miles of us.  Tieba will insist that we go there anyway and will think it is a good idea to make taco meat to bring to the pool.