Arizona Part 6

This is the last post of Arizona.

Last couple days driving home - so much to see - one day the kids counted Tractor-Trailers Dylan was so excited he counted 2400 trucks 

The landscape changed so much between the four states we went through - there was always something different to see

Shasta Lake in Northern California

Mount Shasta covered in a thick layer of clouds - figures!

I thought this sign was funny 

A table top Mountain in the distance.

Well thats it - we had the most wonderful time! Dylan has already told Grandpa we are coming back next Spring - I hope you enjoyed the pictures!

Arizona part 5

Are you tired of it yet?

Theres more to go but most of these are taken out of the truck window zooming down the interstate!

The first day we drove from Gold Canyon (where Dad was staying) to Bakerfields California about 9 hours driving - the kids did really good on the whole trip up. The argued a few times everyday (tight spaces will do that to them) but for the most part they did good.

Deserts of Arizona  - Miles and miles and miles of it! 

A couple hours later - tell me how is this comfortable! -  right after I took this I adjusted her sweat shirt so her nose was not crammed into the seatbelt

Colorado River 

California State Line 

Mojave Desert

Yay - we made it to Bakersfield. We stayed in a campsite full of  Orange trees. When we checked out they gave us a bag of  Oranges - they were so good!  

Soccer with Oranges 

Orange Blossoms 

Arizona part 4

Friday we went to Mesa Market - it was HUGE!!!! The kids hated every minute of it but I had so much fun - 4 huge building of merchants selling EVERYTHING!!! After the third building we decided to head out as the kids were complaining like crazy! (I kept telling them you signed up when you wanted to come so tough it out!) what a mean Mom!

New pool at the RV Park - we didn't try this one out but it was gorgeous! 

Gelato at the Olive Oil making Place - I can't remember the name of it now!  I bought Chocolate infused Olive oil and roasted garlic - YUMMY!!!! 

 I never took any pictures at the Market as there was too many people and I was forever counting heads of children! The Pictures wouldn't have done any justice anyway - if you go Phoenix you have to go to the Mesa Market and experience it for yourself - so much fun! 

Saturday Dad was packing up and organizing the trailer for the road home so I took the kids to Silly Mountain to hike up to the top - it was Beautiful!

Dylan leading the pack up Silly Mountain (yes that is the name of it!)

Tay and Russ just before our first of three wipe outs on pointy rocks - none bad just bruised knees  

Lots of little lizards 

Mom - check this out! 

Whoa look at the view! 

At the top! Yay we made it ! 

The view was amazing - 360 degrees - this is looking towards Phoenix

I love this picture - hes so cute 

I took this to prove it was called Silly Mountain! too funny ! 

Arizona Part 3

Festival of the West was on while we were there, we had to check that out! We drove out to Scottsdale to Westworld - huge Exhibition Grounds.

We were all amazed at the items in the merchant mall - guns, clothing, furniture, saddlery, books, magazines toys, food, different resorts it was huge! 

Outside so many more things to see - teepees, chuckwagons, trick roper, petting zoo, music, a play troop more and more. We spent most of the day there!  

Old guns for sale - I had trouble getting the boys away from here

You buy a ticket to win this saddle - estimated value - between $65,000 and $100,000 depending on the price of silver  - WOW! 

Train ride to the lower fields - Russ said to me Mom its just a tractor you know! So cute ! 

We talked to the lady that brought these teepees, she was really interesting - she takes them in the mountains around Prescott AZ and camps with guests and friends

Chuck wagons - these guys and gals were making lunch over open fires 

Arizona Gunfighters a play troop - the put on a couple gun fights 

Dad and I had Trail Stew and Biscuits from this chuckwagon - it was SOOOOOOOOOOO good I had two helpings! 

So many people dressed up - this guy was interesting he was telling this lady all about his hat and outfit 

Dylan was riding Dads bike around the RV park and came back in a rush for the camera and captured this sun set

Spring Break Vacation Part 2

Our second day in Arizona we went out to a little Ghost Town called Goldfield. Lots of shops to buy stuff - good thing too, as the kids had money burning a hole in their pockets!

We also headed to BassPro shops to have a look around - it was amazing so many animals to look at and games for the kids, fish tanks with huge cat fish and many other kinds of fish, bridges, guns and toys. 

For dinner, We met up with friends of my Dads at Fillys restaurant for wing night - it was great! 

Superstition Mountain

Checking out Goldfield

Centre piece of the town 

Check out the gold mine anyone? We passed on it, but lots of people were panning for gold and lots of old machines to look at. 

We passed this on the side of the road in Mesa - front yard lawn ornament! It was so pretty! 

We passed this guy heading out into the desert on our way to Fillys restaurant for an early dinner. At the back of the outdoor restaurant were rows of hitching posts to tie your horse while you were eating. When we were there, 6 or 8 horses were tied up patiently waiting for their riders to finish.   

Spring Break Vacation Part 1

This year over Spring Break I took the kids and headed for warmer weather - Arizona! 

We met up with My Dad who has spent the last 3 months down there enjoying the sun and heat - sure beats the heck out of snow and minus temperatures!

We had a fabulous time, even though the kids took colds with them and were not feeling the greatest for the first part of our vacation. They toughed it out and made the best of it!

I took Soooooooooooooooooo many pictures its crazy so I thought I could show them in parts - I hope you enjoy them! 

Hanging at the trailer the day we arrived, kids were tired but excited about going in the pool

Sun Baby - she was ready for the pool - would you believe she had a fever  in the morning before we got on the flight

Yay - FINALLY!

Desert Scenery - it was so beautiful.
Arizona had lots of rain between January and March - its not normally this green

Garden in the park where Dad was staying

Hello?

Hello? Hello???

How are you? We are doing good. You have probably guessed we have been busy again - I think its the time of year! Everything is going well and the snow is slowly melting. We are 2 days away from spring break so looking forward to the break - the kids and I are off to Arizona to meet up with Dad and drive back to Canada with him. Unfortunately Ed is not coming as I know he would be there in a shot. This is his busy time for his woodworking and I think he will enjoy the peace and quiet. 

I will update you when we get back of all our adventure!

Take Care for now! 

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