A day in Prescott

 The Saturday after the wedding Kyle's parents had an open house for them up in Prescott.  We were more than willing and excited to get to go up there for a visit.  We got up early on Saturday morning, grabbed up some fresh bagels and bananas and headed up.  It was so nice to watch the temperature go down as we headed up the hill.  We drove into downtown Prescott and as we parked, the cars thermostat read 87*  We hopped out of the car and the kids ran for the grass.

We walked all around the courthouse and let the kids run around and pet all the puppies that were walking in the park.  They played chase and tag and all I could think was how I can't wait to move away from here and get somewhere green where the kids can play outside in the summertime.

 I had to snap a pic of Emma running up and down the sidewalk flapping her arms like a bird and giggling.  Emma loves to pretend she is "flying" when she is running.  Deke and I smile, it is so cute to watch her....

 We spent the afternoon walking all the fun boutique and antique shops.  There were so many things to see.

 After shopping around all day we decided to head over and get a bit to eat.  We found a fun little seafood place and decided to try it.

 Deke and I both got a lobster roll which was yummy.  I love trying new food.

 We headed back out and spent the rest of the afternoon shopping.  The kids were so awesome all day.  We decided to stop by Shannon's Gourmet Cheesecakes and Deli and have some cheesecake.  Seriously it was DELICIOUS!!!  The couple that owns the place were super nice and sat and visited with us and the kids.  Homemade cheesecakes with a big selection of flavors.

 We decided to get four to split between all of us.  We tried the turtle, the banana nut (which tasted like fresh homemade banana bread), and the lemon berry.  They were all good but the banana was the best.  Next time I definitely want to try the pina colada, the key lime and the pumpkin.

 Then we headed to the open house at our old church building in PV.  We saw lots of friends from our old ward which was nice.  People we hadn't seen in six years.  It was great to eat, visit with old friends and enjoy the time with Kyle and Tiffany.  Around nine thirty we changed the kids into their pajamas, loaded them up into the car and headed back home.  We have been back to Prescott many times since we moved away and almost every time we have visited we have left to come back home missing living up there and wishing to go back.  It was interesting to me that this time as much as I loved the visit, as we headed home I felt happy for the memories I will always have there but felt very ready and excited for what is ahead of us.  We are excited and we are ready.