Farewell to CV

This was our second fall season at Canyon Vistas. We came early - although I was dead set against it - and I've got to admit, we had a wonderful time. We reconnected with people we met last year and met some new friends. We plan to drive all over the USA, but will always come back to the Southwest.

At Canyon Vistas if you are bored - it's because you are boring

All this plus wood shop, pottery, pickleball, tennis, softball and three hosted happy hours with live music each week. And worship on Sunday's if you're inclined.

Dick, Clay, Bruce, Dona, Faith, Rick & Blue gave us a fond farewell at the gate as we drove off for our next adventure

We stopped for fuel and are so happy with the prices!

The next day I received this picture from Jackie of the Superstition Mountains covered in snow. 

See what a difference a day makes - and below freezing temps! 

San Diego for Christmas

Tammy and I in front of her Mom's house

Renee, Tammy & Taffy

Allied Gardens Reunited at my Mom's house; my childhood home.

Wonderful dessert/appetizer. Thanks Taf for the yummy idea

Dad singing with the angels

And here is Dad having a beer and eating stinky Limburger cheese- outside of course

Chuck made traditional boogers and milk (oyster stew)

The infamous gift exchange / gift steal. Jake had the most taken away, thus he got to open the most packages

I lucked out with the perfect gift: a camelback!

Tammy, I love you my bestest friend in the whole world. I'm glad we've been able to spend quality time together this year. You are the most generous, caring, and loving person I know. You've dealt with so much adversity in the past few years - especially this year. You are young, you are thin, and you are beautiful. And I'm going to add strong to that mantra of yours. 

Viva Cabo Wedding Services!

Every day is a Holiday

It's beginning to feel like Christmas. The temps have dropped a bit but it's still warm in the sunshine. Inside is festive with the few items I brought along with me

We had a little Twister Christmas cheer at Kay's house

It's the season for the annual soup and shots party. There are a variety of soups brought to share in crock pots and jello shots for appetizers.  As it turns out everyone brought a different soup and different flavor jello shot. It was a beautiful evening on the desert.

We made watermelon jello shots

Our friends Daniel and Evie are here from San Diego. On their way over they stopped at Ramey's in Brawley and picked up some amazing carne asada. We did as much as we could in a short amount of time: the guys went golfing; the girls went hiking.

 We played some bocce ball and went for a nighttime swim. 

And we took a segway tour. Last year we knew a couple that took the Segway Tour at downtown Scottsdale. I found a Groupon for a great rate and we took Daniel and Evie with us. It really was a fun fun time. Yes, we looked like dorks, But people smiled at us and asked if it was fun.Yes, it was easy to do. We rode on sidewalks and in the street. Yes, we would do it again. At a Groupon price. Here we are practicing in the parking lot before heading out.

Do you know why the "O" in Love is tilted like that?  Because Love is imperfect. Not Evie and Daniel's love though.

We stopped at many art installations, a chocolatier, along the canal, Fashion Center, Old Town, etc