Arizona in the Winter! On our first morning there, Pam and I couldn't wait for fresh OJ, so we put coats on over our PJs and went out in the rain to pick oranges from the Rogers' tree. Rain? We were surprised too!
It rained for the first three days that we were there, but it was a nice change and added beauty to the landscapes.
On Saturday we stopped at a discount tile store and then headed for the Superstition Mountains.
Saguaro Cactus...it takes 70 years of growth for the first arm to form.
Take out the cactus and you could imagine Ireland...beautiful!
Singing in the rain!
The pork shanks were delicious. The wallpaper is an estimated $80,000 worth of real dollar bills from tourists all over the world.
A fun day! Fudge and ice cream made it even better.
Of course quilting fit into our schedule. Sharon demonstrated her machine quilting pattern of hearts and flowers. Pam is giving it "a Go".
On a sunny Monday we headed to the Gilbert Himtorical Museum. On display was an authentic REO Speedwagon fire engine.
We were thinking that the Model T was something that Grandpa Warner and Grandma Lua might have driven around Nephi in and the covered wagon? Our brave pioneer ancestors.
We joined several lovely volunteer women to help with a bit of stitchin'. These quilt tops have been on a 3 year waiting list and all proceeds fund the museum. It was fun to help a wee bit.
A picnic at South Mountain, the largest municipal park in the state of Arizona. Unfortunately the buildings were closed because of lack of funds. Maybe they should set up some quilt tops!
Happily the trails and beautiful scernery was open to be enjoyed. Here is Arizona's state tree, the Palo Verde tree.
Some cactus aren't beautiful, but these two women are!
A big "Thumbs Up", even though I am just holding Sharon's water bottle.
A view of Phoenix in the background.
It wasn't all play as Sharon put us to work! It still felt like play.
Sunday morning we were surprised to see fog. After church, it was all gone and the sun came out to stay.
I was grateful for the Family History instruction that I received from Sharon's friend Diane Miller and of course the family experts, Sharon and Pam.
It was fun to have some of the Rogers gather to help us celebrate Sharon and baby Hayes's birthday.
S'mores in the backyard made it really seem like a season other than Winter.
Lyla and Grady lounging around and enjoying the sunshine.
We dressed unintentionally as sisters for church, all in teal. I love these two beautiful women! Thanks for your great hospitality Kim and Sharon. We'll be back!
Our destination was Tortilla Flat, a remnant of an old west town and stagecoach stop since 1904 on the historic Apache Trail. We ate at the Saloon..jpg)
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