My fun week with my Dad and BFF Darlene in town was a huge success. We had so much FUN!!
Tuesday: Dad, sister and I went to the Temple. It was most lovey-- no pictures as--my side zipper busted and who wants a pic like that? Then we went to lunch...back to sisters... good times.
Wednesday--I worked, then went to sisters for dinner with Dad and family. We had costco orange chicken (favorite!) Then I went and picked up Darlene at the airport!
Thursday-- I worked, Darlene spent the day with her cousin, we met back up and ate at Texas Roadhouse (YUM!). Then we met Dad, sister and family at the Mesa Temple for the Easter pageant!
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| Kaileigh and Kallen have to be with me at all times. |
We had a great time. The kids all fell asleep before it was over--and we got lost trying to find Rache's car, but it was fun.
Friday-- I worked--Darlene had a spa day! I gave her a scrub, we had lunch together, then she got a facial, then a pedicure. She also got to lounge by the pool
Then we met up with my Dad to do an hour horseback ride!
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| This is called Koli-- it means corral in the Pima language |
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| This is the resort from Koli |
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| Meet Heny-- he is a While Stallion--wild horse that loves to come to Koli and hang out. He was so nice to pose for me. I have also learned that he is getting all the female tame horses pregnant. They will back up to the fence and allow him to do his thing! CRAZY! |
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| We were on the sunset ride. So beautiful! |
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| Didn't get a pic of me on my horse, but this was my view. She was a good horse. |
We had a good ride. My knees were a little sore after, but not bad...my sits bone..yeah, that was sore for a day. Then we went and ate at Ztejas YUMMY!
Saturday-- Easter egg hunt with sister and neighbors. Then we went to the final Spring Training game for the Diamondbacks
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| Not a huge crowd, but still fun! |
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| Must eat a hot dog at a baseball game! |
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| Yes we were the last row of people so Kamden had to go to the top for a bit. |
Then we went back to sisters for a bit... then Dad, Darlene and I went and saw The Host. I thought it was good. As expected when turning a book into a movie.
Sunday--Darelene came to Sacrament meeting with me so I could sing in my ward choir...then it was time to say goodbye and take her to the airport. Then I went down to sisters and went to church with them. We had a yummy ham dinner. It was fun
Monday-- worked and saw Dad after work
Tuesday-- Hike South Mountain with Dad... We got to the trailhead at 8:30. I thought we would hike until noon and then go to lunch.. Dad thought we would hike about 8 miles.... turns out we did about 11!! We forgot sunscreen and I didn't have enough water. It was in the 80's which on the mountain is hot when there is NO shade. We stopped for maybe 10 min. total. It took us 6.5 hours.
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| This is the Shegoi or Creosote bush. It is the oldest living plant on the earth. It has a lot of medicinal value to it. It is a sacred plant to the Pima people. I use it everyday at work in a balm and mist. |
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| See that mountain behind me? This is when I thought I was halfway done so I had already drank 1 of my 2 bottles of water.. but nope-- Dad and I hiked that mountain behind me too. |
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| That is smog--not clouds |
It was a good hike-- I now want hiking clothes and walking poles. I could have really used both on this hike. I had a bad sunburn---and my calves were so SORE!! I am peeling--and itchy. It took me 4 days to not hurt. I learned a good lesson
And that is what I have been up to! Sorry it's long, but it was fun!
