The Guge Family: trip to arizona

Get ready. I have a lot of pictures for this post.

On the 19th, after we took Tyler to Bozeman, we tricked Ethan into thinking we needed to drive to Missoula. He had no clue what was going on, and to say the least, he was NOT impressed. That is, until we got to the ticket counter and the lady said "Going to Phoenix?" Ethan got so excited. Then he told us that it was cool because the Blackhawks were actually playing IN Phoenix while we were there. Luckily he didn't think we could actually go, but was satisfied knowing it would be shown on t.v.

Ellett and the kids came over to see us, and we got to meet D'Vonte for the first time! They all had so much fun together.

Uncle Jas and his Nook were a big hit, and Kyah has Jason wrapped right around every one of her little fingers.

The weather wasn't stellar, so there was a lot of this.

But there was also some of this. Haha. I'm sure he will love this picture in about 8 years.

Then, we lied to Ethan one more time and convinced him that we all needed to squish into Papa's truck to go into Phoenix to reserve a hotel. Ellett kept Elliott for us, and I am so thankful she did.

We pulled up to the hotel right across from the arena, and Ethan could see all the hockey fans going to the game. Jason gave him his jersey, and we thought for sure he had figured out we were taking him to the game. We went into the hotel to use the restroom, and we were headed to the arena and he said "Are we going to the hockey game?" Hehe. Talk about an excited boy.

When we planned this trip, we didn't know it, but my dad's sister, Sandee, was visiting them at the same time! I have only met her once, 10 years ago. It was so awesome to see her, for her to meet Jason and the boys and for her to come to the game with us. Isn't she the cutest?

My dad was excited to show us around the commons area of the arena. He had already been to a game once.

Uncle Jas is also Dominik's favorite. :) I love this picture.

Ethan got to show off his skills. He didn't make it, but he had fun trying.

The fountain was so cool. It "danced" to music every half hour. Plus, it's great for a photo op. :)

Ethan won the Coyotes visor and gave it to Dominik so he had some team apparel. By the end of the game Dom was a Blackhawks fan, and I think my dad ended up with the visor.

My guys heading into the arena.

Waiting for the game to start.

Unless you were there, or know what you are looking at the game pictures are not that exciting, and since I have plenty of pics for this post, here is just the important ones from the game. The Blackhawks won!

Dominik stayed the night with us, and Elliott stayed with Ellett, so first thing the next morning, Ethan and Dominik were in the pool. It wasn't very nice out, but they made the most of it.

Later, Jason and I took the boys to see Grandma Mac. She is in a nursing home and doesn't walk anymore, but is very happy there. She plays BINGO and cards, along with other social things. She was excited to see the boys.