Phoenix and Celebrating St. Patty's Day

So I've been a terrible slacker lately, and in order to get this post up so I can move on to quicker posts...definitely with less picture uploads and decisions because I think that is what gets me on these mega-picture posts...I will be short on words.

I've been looking forward to going to Phoenix for the Burches annual St. Patrick's Day party since last March when I was pregnant and knew I wouldn't be working this time so I wouldn't have to worry about flying standby and vacation and such.

Luckily we have some great family in Phoenix too, and were able to get Joe, Becca and Leah out for Joe's spring break.

We had such a great time hanging out with the Speiers and Boston Birds.

And of course the party didn't disappoint!

Pete and Emily...well I guess mostly Pete and Emily's dad...converted their carport into a real live Irish Pub...

Everyone had a great time enjoying some corn-hole and the beautiful weather.

But not everyone wanted their picture taken.

Leah proved that both babies and adults can enjoy the same toys.

And Emily had the idea for this fabulous photo wall that was the hit of the party.

* For more (and better) photos see Emily's blog.

And Fiona even got in her first trip to the zoo.

I was prepared for her to not notice any of the animals, but you should have seen her following these little monkeys around!

Leah was still enjoying the warmth and sunshine.

And Audrey just looks super sweet, and I couldn't resist posting these.

Thanks so much for everything Speiers and Burches!!! Can't wait for our next trip!!