Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Along the Way......

We would be able to find a similar sign just miles from home...little different spelling. This is in sw Kansas....
We ate at Cracker Barrel in Albuquerque, NM....don't I look like Olivia Walton?
So much of New Mexico is just rocks and shrubs...this was just beautiful....the photo doesn't do it justice.....
I love these trips. We always get into one of those "makes your head hurt to think about discussions" ...like do you suppose there are other "earths" and when I get to heaven, I want to ask God why so much of the earth looks like this....and what in the world do you suppose the pioneers thought when they traveled across this barren land heading to California?....
What is wrong with this picture?....It also was about 10 degrees!

We knew we were getting close when we saw the saguaro cactus...
Michael is yipping in the back...he knows this is our exit off the 60...

I hate to rub it in but.....this is one of the reasons we like coming... =)
Our street....Raleigh Bay
The entrance....
Where we park in front of the condo....

Our Unit....and one happy camper. We were all very glad to get out of the car!
Yes, Cory, Martha brought the turkey.....
It is in the oven right now. Love to have the packages in the freezer for sandwiches, or anything I do chicken with.....
And this is "home" for a while! Just getting settled...
We got our "stuff" in and headed to the store for groceries...my least favorite thing to do when we get here. Brian came for supper and had a nice visit. I take him to the airport this morning to send him to Amy until Sunday.
Steve is picking up Lonnie Hanson (NE friend who is down here playing in a band for the week) and they are having coffee. We are heading out for our morning walk after I do my shoulder exercises, and hubby has breakfast.
Got a nice surprise call from Alison at my therapy clinic. She said I was late for my appointment...come and get me, Alison!! .....are you coming down now? Hi to all there! =) It is nice to be missed! =)
Cheryl...got the computer area all set up for when you come! Take good care of my son, Amy! He is looking forward to seeing you today! =)
Missing you, Andy, Anna, and babies and praying for you on your trip Adam & Kristin and for safety and health for you and the kids scattered about back home....
all for now.... =)

6 comments:

kate said...

I can't imagine WHY you left...it's snowing here this morning. Looks great. Have a wonderful time.

Kris said...

Uh, oh!! It's snowing in Nebraska?! I'd better call our neighbor and ask him to scoop (if it's deep) I'd love some of that warm weather Mama-blow some over this way for a few days ;)

X's&O's to you...I'm glad you had a safe drive down, and hope you had a relaxing day today.

I've been thinking of you lots and love you so!!!

My internet access is very limited, so I was glad for a chance to grab some time to say hello! :)

Anonymous said...

Miss you guys too! Love all the pictures. We are having a nice week with Caroline & Will here. And dido what Kate said--we're having a beautifully blustery winter storm here today.
Hugs!

cheryl said...

Looks WONDERFUL! Can't wait to visit that warm weather myself!

Brian arrived safely THIRTY FIVE minutes early! PTL we were tracking his flight so we could call and get Dennis to leave for the airport early! They had a nice drive back home...Amy and I had dinner ready for them when they arrived, she had made a perfectly soft batch of Scotcharoos for Mr. Wonderful...watched American Idol...then Dennis and I got the boot for the evening. What on EARTH do they need to be alone for? LOL! I'm just hearing giggling and talking...like there is so much to catch up on! I mean, afterall, they haven't talked on the phone since last night!

Seriously...it's GREAT to have him here. No photo's tonight...just a tired boy and an excited gal with a grin from ear to ear.

Goodnight Olivia!

Amy said...

Sandy, I promise I will take VERY good care of your son!! :)

Anonymous said...

Love the pics, why do you torture us so? With Palm trees and sun!..... By the way you forgot to pic me up, I forgive you... Have a good time.