Return to Tucson

I spent a beautiful Memorial Day weekend in Tucson, staying with Bridget and the kids. I finally saw Rachel in a dance recital, which was all kinds of wonderful. It was a production of Snow White, preceded by a tap and jazz recital. Although I needed Bridget’s help picking Rachel out at first, the entire show was a real treat. Rachel and Bridget allowed Maddie and me (and my inferior artistic abilities) to decorate a pointe shoe for the boutique, which I saw was bought by a little girl in a deer costume. For myself, I bought a pointe shoe that was decidedly “evil”.

For Bridget’s birthday, we had dinner at a diner called Little Anthony’s. Mark got a bit jealous of the waiters when they gave Bridget her birthday kisses, but ice cream sundaes all around made up for it. Plus, we got to channel some Elvis and Marilyn in front of the restaurant before we went home. Somehow after all that ice cream, we still managed to find room for some chocolate strawberry birthday cake!

I was glad to also be able to visit with my friend, Kim, and go for a nice hike through Saguaro National Park.

Mostly I enjoyed the time spent with Bridget and family, watching movies, playing a couple board games and catching up on some reading.