Arizona

  Sometimes it is easier {for me} to say what I want to with pictures... I hope you enjoy!

National Parks... you should check them out. Really. Grandma, mom and I sat on a bench... enjoying the breeze while Brian walked Julia and Nate around. This was my third time here, but I am overwhelmed every time. How did a community live up there? Did they climb up?...

If you are one of my faithful readers, then you know... I ADORE taking my visitors to Cosanti! It's absolutely amazing. Peaceful. Serene. Lovely. These were very special visitors... my mother and grandmother. This was my mother's third time but my grandmothers first...

    Take my life and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee; Take my hands and let them move At the impulse of Thy love. Take my feet and let them be Swift and beautiful for Thee; Take my voice and let me sing, Always, only for my King. Take my lips and let them be...

On Memorial Day we drove down {or Up depending on how you are looking at the map} to Tortilla Flats, Arizona. {Aimee... you would have been so proud of me! I drove some crazy windy roads} This was one of the most amazing drives... the views are incredible. As we drove...

   Everyone should have a friend named Bones. Bones was transferred from Texas, too. He arrived just a few weeks before we did. We have known him and worked with him since Nate was born. He is an avid hiker, loves being outdoors and loves teaching people. He tells us...

    This beautiful lake is truly an Arizona treasure. The Saturday Caden was here we packed a picnic lunch and headed up to Rattlesnake Cove. They have wonderful pavilions perfect for picnics. The water was perfectly cool and felt amazing. I stayed at the...

  We drove up and visited Nate and Julia's school. Caden was such a sweetie! He was so excited to be going to their big kid school. He sang and sang and talked and talked. Three years old might just be my favorite age.   First, we headed home to pick up Aunt Leslie...

We took everyone to the Old Town Tortilla Factory. I love company! It's such a great excuse to eat at all my favorite places take my family to the wonderful places we've found to eat here locally! The kids do great at Mexican Restaurants. So do I 🙂  I think it is the...

Oh my sweet Caden. He is a treasure! As soon as they landed, we took them to the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. We took the kids there hoping it would be a great opportunity to let the parents chat and catch up and let the kids run out some of their excitement! It...