Zona

Its been awhile since I've posted in the blogging world, but I've been busy with traveling, Christmas shopping, and preparing everything that needed to get done before my month of traveling. I'm so happy to finally be home in Chicago for an entire week, despite the cold. It was 77 degrees in Raleigh yesterday… *sigh* I thought I would recap our trip to Phoenix, Arizona for you. 

The reason for the trip was for my brother, Blake's graduation from the Golf Academy of America. If you need advice on golf merchandise or want a lesson, contact Blake! 

Proud of him!

One thing that I recommend people do if they are in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area around Christmas time,  go to GLENDALE GLITTERS. They may not have snow in Arizona, but they have their own winter wonderland in the desert. Check it out!

 They had food venders, carolers, screenings of ELF, a Christmas dance recital, activities for kids, etc. This event was amazing and we were blown away. I've need seen a city do anything like what Glendale, AZ did. 

On Sunday, we did one of my favorite things in the world. BRUNCH. I love breakfast food, bloody marys, and the sun hitting my face. Not to mention the Chicago Bears were on! We had a blast in Old Town Scottsdale. I wish that I could have gotten the chance to shop at Scottsdale's Fashion Square though. Maybe next time.

El Hefe.

We went to Hi-Fi which happened to support the Iowa Hawkeyes… We also dabbled in their bottomless bloody marys and mimosas. It was great! I had the best day with family and friends.

"CUTTY'S BACK!"… What are the odds that hundreds of miles away, we would see Frank? Mike looked at me and asked, "Is that Frank?" I looked, did a double take, and confirmed that it was him. lol.

 Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row was pretty cool. Taps at every table.

On Monday the guys went golfing. Blake said that this course isn't even very nice. Pretty good view to me. 

For our last night we went to Marriott's Top of the Rock. I'm so glad that we did because the view and food was amazing. 

Full Moon!

That wraps up our trip. I love Arizona and would love to go back. I could see living there one day too. Very cool place.