Category Archives: arizona attractions
And Uncle Jon Stayed
...to spend another week with us (well, almost a week). Silas didn’t have to give up his uncles all at once. We had a slow-paced week after the excitement of the holidays. Jon helped me un-decorate the house on Monday. … Continue reading
Moody Family Christmas
Christmas and New Year spent with family is the best. We were blessed that our family came to visit for the holidays. Mom, Dad, Jon, Tim & Ben flew out on Christmas Eve to spend the celebrations with our trio. … Continue reading
It’s Christmas Time in the City
Christmas is a festive time everywhere, but living in Phoenix gives us lots of free celebrations to choose from! This year went to the tree lighting celebration in Verrado, the community where Crossroad meets. A lot of the cities ship … Continue reading
A Trip to the Pumpkin Patch
Tolmachoff Farms is right in the heart of Phoenix—such a surprising place for a little bit of country. Silas had his first farm experience today. What did he think? Well…I do have to admit that, from his perspective, the goat … Continue reading
Airplane Happiness
From my kitchen window, I can see a concrete wall six feet from my nose, literally. I also have a close up and personal view of my neighbor’s home. There’s just a tiny patch of blue that’s mine. Houses this … Continue reading
Is It Over?
The news report last night said that today, October 3rd, is supposed to be our last day of triple digit temperatures for the year. Hooray! Maybe now we can enjoy being outside. According to ABC 15 news, “monsoon 2011 will … Continue reading
You Know It’s Summer in the Desert when…
the “cold” tap water is too hot for hand washing (in the afternoons) you hibernate in your house and don’t come out till November the weeds stop growing you nearly burn your arm on the car door when trying to … Continue reading
Little Bits of Life
Sometimes life happens in nice, neat blog-post packages. It’s easy to have something to write about or have a topic around which to theme a post. Then there are other times. Times when life just happens. Times I’d like to … Continue reading
Destination: Oak Creek Canyon
Yes, we’re still alive after our exciting all-day surprise adventure with the Horkavys on Friday! They pulled into our driveway around 9am and declared the day “Statewide Stephen Day” in honor of Stephen’s upcoming 30th birthday on the 28th. Ryan … Continue reading
Mystery Drive
As a boy, Stephen and his siblings would occasionally be herded into the family van for one of Dad’s famous “Mystery Drives.” They would set out, not knowing the destination, and have a family adventure along the way. Those family … Continue reading