Flagstaff again

June 16th-June 19th
Got to spend three nights in Flagstaff as we journeyed from southern California to New Mexico on the road trip.  It was great to see the family again, but also a little harder to leave this time since I know it'll be awhile until I am up in Flagstaff again.  Claira, my niece, was so excited when we drove up that she ran up to me with a huge smile on her face when I got out of the car.  There are not many things better than the excitement of a two year old so excited to see you she can't stand it.  On the other hand there is not much sadder than a two year old crying when you leave her.  I am blessed to have a family who loves me and is excited to see me.
Just a few pictures:

 Driving from LA to Flag is not the most exciting drive in the world.  We pushed through this part of the driving in seven and a half hours with one bathroom break and ice cream for lunch.  The kids did phenomenal.  Thank goodness for Dairy Queen, DVD players in the car, and ring pops.  Not our finest moment as adults, but it got us through the drive as quickly as possible and in relative peace.

 It's great to see the kids play together.

Mom and I took a trip to the new casino in Flagstaff and played some slots and roulette.  We didn't come away big winners, but we did have fun.