Relatively Speaking

Well, it was relative to Heidi and I, literally. My brother John Thomas and my nephew, Tom, passed through Phoenix today, and having relatives show up to the land of the sun is always a reason to celebrate! (Just getting them to come our way was an accomplishment in itself). The first of our relatives to visit us in Phoenix! Although the sun was a lot to be desired today with a winter cloud cover and temps barely making it into the 60's. But, they felt warm and fuzzy, as they drove here from the high country of 7,000 feet and 10" of snow at the Grand Canyon and Flagstaff this morning.

We went over to Thunderbird Park as my brother and nephew wanted to see the desert mountain terrain that is less than a mile from where we live. Plus that was the place to get a quick photo of us standing near a cactus.

Next, we were headed for the Westgate Center. That's where the Arizona Cardinals Football dome and the Coyotes Hockey Arena are located. Also, a great place to eat, drink and be merry. We decided to have dinner at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Restaurant. Fun was had by all!!

Ya, this is Heidi having too much fun, wearing a balloon hat, of sorts, made by the tall man with the goofy moves.

...and ya, this is Tommy, wearing a different balloon hat, made by the same tall guy making a different goofy move!

This is all of us overlooking the Westgate Courtyard after a very enjoyable time with my relatives as they pass through Phoenix and their way to New Orleans and then back home to Dixon, ILL.

Tommy, when the trip is done you should tell your Dad, "Wow Dad, that was an awesome road trip. One I shall always remember for the rest of my life!"

I know we will be talking about for some time to come, and we have pictures to prove you were here to see us.