Sarah and Jude's Spring Break

Jude and I were lucky enough to travel back to my home, old 'ol Arizona. Its weird to think that Jude's first home will be back here in Buffalo NY. John left us to do some amazing service work across the country in Ghana Africa so we took a trip too. An update of John's trip to Ghana will be coming soon!!

We were able to stay in Arizona for 12 days. It was a nice trip. We were there long enough to really enjoy the WARM weather and family. My sister and her family were also able to come down, so it was great being all together. Jude and I were also able to spend a few days with Grandma Taylor and Uncle Jordan while we were there.

Jude enjoyed playing with his cousins, going to the pool for the first time, swinging on the patio swing with grandma and grandpa, taking walks to the park and getting used to the bright sunshine. Jude is growing so much and can now grab his toys, suck on his fingers, and ROLL OVER. He is such a big boy, and we LOVE him more than ever!!

Here are a few pictures that document our trip to Arizona:

Jacob and Jude are just 2 1/2 months apart and are going to be best buds! They already love playing with each other.

Even though Jacob can be a little rough. He was just so intrigued by his new friend Jude and his nice round head!
Here we are at Hamilton pool! It was open during spring break. Jude and I spent a few minutes in the sun soaking up some much needed Vitamin D.
The cute boys at In-N-Out. They are getting so big, and so fun. We enjoyed many great meals while we were there. I had to get my Mexican fix a few times.

Here is Jude catching some ZZZZZZ's. He fell asleep with those very cute sunglasses!!
Here is my sister sporting her CRAZY wrap sling thing. We enjoyed a sabbath afternoon at the neighborhood park enjoying the weather and relaxing with family!


And of course I did a little shopping. . . . (and not just for me, Jude too.)
There goes Jude riding the pony, riding around that big fat pony. . . . That is a line from the little song I sing when anyone rides the horsey!! This was Jude's first ride!


Here is Jude with a few of his Girlfriends, Brielle and Leah. He is so BIG compared to them! I had a few of my friends over and we enjoyed some YUMMY freshly baked warm cookies right out of the oven topped with vanilla ice cream!Here is Jude doing his new trick. Rolling from his tummy to his back. Here he is enjoying tummy time, and then. . . .

here he is! On his back. Nice roll Jude!
Here are a few pictures taken before we left. I thought they were pretty cute!

Here is Jude showing off his cute sweater vest after church!




We had a great time away, but it was great to see John again.

P.S.- After our return trip home to Buffalo, we made the transfer of Jude in bed with mommy into his BIG boy crib for night nights! He is doing great, putting himself to sleep(with a few tears), and sleeping for 7 hours straight without eating! YEAH!! We are so proud of him. He really needed this, there is no way he would be doing this if he was still in bed with me!!