The shakey spice of life

We made a stealth visit to Phoenix for Easter. Well, not too stealthy, our family knew. And a few people that we hadn't seen since moving. Alas, there are many more that would of been wonderful to see. Our apologies to all that we didn't let know, it was our loss.

One indelible memory was formed Sunday. We were having a peaceful afternoon, after the big Easter egg hunt and before a family dinner, when I felt a vibration. And then a shake, and then a bounce. And a sway. And then, "Did you feel that? Let's get out of here." We had just experienced the Baja California earthquake. Being up on the 6th floor magnified the movement, it felt eerie and one I hadn't had since moving from the Golden State.

We visited a few of our favorite eat'n haunts from when we lived in Arizona. Friday's dinner was at Ninja with the spicy shrimp roll, Volcano, and Dynamite. Mmmm, yummy. Saturday night had us eat'n at Los Dos Molinos', I had the green salsa & chips with the Carne Adovada Enchilada style washed down with Margaritas. We finished with Sunday's Easter dinner at Abuelo's. Tasty. If I could transplant Ninja and Los Dos to Minneapolis I would be most happy. Though I doubt many of these Northerners would know what to do with all that spice.

And the Phoenix Zoo! What kid can resist the tree house? We met Shanna's Mom and sister-n-kids there for a day of fun, animals, and the Bunny Brunch. So many giggles, smiles, and feet-a-scoot'n.

It was great to see family. It was good to get some food fixes. And it was nice to feel warm. We do miss Arizona. When we got back home the daffodils were blooming, spring in Minnesota does have it's advantages.