On Tuscon and SkyMall Magazine

Last Thursday we all headed out to Tucson, Arizona for my annual nursing conference. Mike and Vince came along for support (and to have their own fun), as this year I was giving my first presentation at the conference. I daydreamed about the trip as soon as the weather became cool in Boston, especially when finding out that the prediction for Tucson was sunshine, blue skies, and 75 degrees. So we checked in to the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa, and had ourselves a nice weekend in the sun. This was the first time Mike had come with me to a conference, and I do have to say it was quite a distraction knowing he and Vince were around when I was going to my talks. Nevertheless, I was able to attend the lectures I was interested in, and we were still able to visit some nice parts of Tucson and have ourselves some descent Mexican food.



Vince is quite the seasoned little traveler now, with yesterday's final leg back to Boston marking his 10th flight. He is pretty laid back when it comes to traveling by plane. The kid sleeps pretty much the whole time. I on the other hand cannot seem to pick up the art of sleeping while sitting up. Luckily, however, I am easily entertained:

One of my favorite pastimes while flying the friendly skies is perusing through SkyMall Magazine. That magazine has the potential to make me laugh out loud every time I look at it. Let's face it, where else can you buy a miniature Yeti sculpture for your outdoor garden... where else can you buy a marshmallow bazooka, or a cat litter box that is disguised as a potted plant! And don't forget there's the mini staircase for those of you that have little dogs that can't jump onto your bed! Perhaps the highlight of SkyMall oddities was found in yesterday's edition: the NeckPro Traction Device. Yes, you too can have your own portable neck traction device for the low cost of 55 dollars. The magazine really never ceases to amuse me for at least an hour of whatever flight I am taking, and I have actually coveted a few items that I've discovered in their pages.

Here's some pics of our time in Tucson

Mike cruising down the waterslide

Vince takes his first dip in a pool

Tail end of the Rockies

Vince sitting up (almost) in his own bed