Duke's Trip to Arizona to meet Baby Sage!

Wow did Duke have an amazing trip along with Mom!!  Duke got to meet cousin Sage and get some extra time with Aunt Chelse, Uncle Scott and Grandma Schmitt.  The week in Arizona was exhausting but yet full of fun with tons of events Duke got to experience.  Duke also developed a big voice while in AZ, he is getting louder and louder while also becoming very independent.  He is now standing on his own for a good amount of time, walking with the help of a table, walker, etc. and drooling non-stop!  (more teeth are on their way)  Take a look at our photos from a fabulous time in AZ!

Heading to the airport

Having fun at the airport.  Yes Duke created his own obstacle course crawling through the stroller - sometimes Mom just doesn't get how he discovers these things, but loves it!

Enjoying some R & R on the plane ride!  Duke did great - he was awake for most of it while mom kept him busy with books, toys, snacks, bottles and then he did take about an hour nap - it was a long flight due to winds so it was 3 & 1/2 hrs long!  Two big dirty diapers and we were in the sun.

Mom and Duke enjoying the sight of Baby Sage!

Adorable Baby Sage

Enjoying play time together!

Big boy eating from his plate.

Both ready for the pumpkin farm!

Heading into the bouncer!

Duke loved the bouncer and mom can't wait to take him again!

We got to see animals!

Mom and Duke being silly!

Enjoying Aunt and Uncle's cabinets and destroying their house!

You can see again he loved the bouncer and didn't want out!

We went on a hay ride.

Precious photo!

Playing in a little red house.

Picking our pumpkin

Got to drive a tractor.

Seeing how tall Duke is!

Gosh which one to pick?

Cousins enjoying snack time.

Duke is reading to Sage!

Mom with baby Sage!

Time to paint!  Pumpkin painting.

Having fun painting in the sun.

This is Duke's new favorite position, one knee up.  Here he is unsure about the grass.

Duke also now loves to raise his one hand when he is excited.  Here he is loving snack time.

Duke resting as baby Sage rest.

Mom getting Duke's hair ready for Halloween.

Hair is all greased up!

Danny from Grease and A Pink Lady!

Danny, Sandy and Pink Ladies - Characters from movie Grease

Looking at our candy after Trick or Treating!

Mom and Duke enjoying some candy - yes Duke's raper was on so maybe next year candy.

Pool Time!

Both these two kids know how to have fun in the sun!

So cute!

Loving his new cars from Aunt Chelse

Duke knew how to have some fun in Sage's room in this photo and the one below.  Making sure he left his presence in her room with all her toys!

Going to a flea market!

Enjoying the park and the sunny day!

I like to go down and climb back up!

Perfect for Duke who loves obstacles!  This was tons of fun, he got to climb up and down and it moved as he crawled.

Enjoying some time with Grandma in the grass

Running towards mom

Duke is teething and this cold apple felt great on his teeth/gums!

My new hat that doesn't fit my big head so it is now passed to Sage!

Mom even found me a snow suit in AZ at a 2nd hand store!  I am ready to head back to the snow!

My new football gear from Grandma Schmitt!  Ready for some football.

Another day filled with fun in the pool!  Look mom I can stand.

Duke loved Roxy, pretty sure he thought it was Jet the whole time.

Loving his new drum we found, wow does he like anything that makes noise!

Baby Sage!

Snack time at the train park!

We had so much fun riding the train at the park.  Duke would wave to all the people while we would ride by, so cute!

Enjoying the park there, Sage even got to enjoy the slide, and the park!

Weeee!  Miracle Round fun!

We are heading home!  Mom forgot wipes but luckily it was not a full flight and Duke got to stay in his car seat which means he slept most of the flight home!  Plus no big explosions, mom was saved!

Our morning prior to leaving.  The end to a great week long vaca!

Duke's favorite toy, cups!

Out cold on the flight home.

When we got home, Duke crawled right back into the suit case and wanted to go back!

Dad taking Duke back to his bedroom for some extra daddy time when we got home!

We came home to the kitchen and bathroom cabinets being locked!  Duke was not happy and ether was mom - she couldn't figure them out!  The trip was an amazing time filled with many laughs, love, and new adventures and time with family that will never be forgotten as both Sage and Duke grow up!