Pomegranate tree.

We have over 200 mesquite trees on our property but only one fruit bearing tree, the lone pomegranate tree. One of the places I worked at this summer was Botanical Gardens and I learned so much about plant care. I added fertilizer and a would chips to retain moisturizer. I wish the monsoons did the watering! I burmed up my pomegrante tree. I really hope i can get this tree fruiting again. I just made up a word fruiting.

Cruising Alaska!

We went on an amazing Alaskan cruise with my siblings and parents. It was breath taking. I could easily live in Alaska.....at least in the summer time. We were gone for 7 days of pure bliss. We went on a 22 mile bike ride, went on a whale watching tour, took a train to Canada, watched a lumberjack show, toured the state capital builing, wathced Salmon swim up hill, got yelled at by an indigiones woman for taking pictures of kids swimming at the bay, watched Argentina battle it out for the World Cup, got a spa massage, rode in a sea plane and ate copious amounts of yummy food!! So many highlights and at the top was spending time with some of my most favorite people. What a trip!!

t to hit befor he turns 50. 50 states before 50. I was so lucky that the Holman family was willing to make Alaska a family reunion. It has been on my parents bucket list and it was a trip of a life time. We love cruising for the variety of ports the designated meal times and no discussion on where to eat. It was dreamy. 7 nights of pure relaxation. I usually always get a little itchy for home but not this time.

First Day Pics

First day Pics of Adrian and her friend Maddie. They are Juniors and as of right now they are more than half way through their high school years. Absolutley crazy. This is a pic of me on my first day of teaching Sabino Seminary. I love that I can't avoid first day school expiernces. I have really missed teaching and having this new assignmnet has been really fun. Especailly since Addrian is in the class she truly is my go to girl when I am in desperate need of a comment.

Pershings are in town!!!

Bella and Sam are in the Old Pueblo! And because the Jen and Adam Pershing family is so generous they invited us to their family cabin up in Payson at Tonto Creek. Their property is amazing. There place can comfortably house two families. We spent a day at Willow Creek Lake. The water was cold but Bella can rally anyone to participate in just about anything! We had a blast eating tin foil dinners, smores and eating out at Christopher Creek. It was the perfect start to our 4th of July celebrations.

Watermelon is back!!

Watermelon is back! I havent been able to eat watermelon in YEARS. During the height of my stomach problems in my 20's and 30's I couldnt eat it without my stomach killing. but since I used to be able to eat it as a kid, I thought might as well try again. Lots of things have changed. Maybe the stomach pH has finaly changed in my body. Wolah no stomach problems!! All these years I have continued to buy watermelons because they are so affordable. Its amazing the literal taste of summer is back.

Norman is King!

We went to Norman's play Alice in Wonderland where he was the King of Hearts. He was hilarious! He is apart of a summer drama club. He has been to so many of Parkin and Adrian's plays it was fun to support him.

Liv is back!

Olivia is back home! She is living at hone for the next 6 months. We are so happy that she has a remote rotation while she is doing her business rotation with Siemens. Benjamin flew out to pick her up at Sacramento. They drove back via Yosemite and stopped at the new Buc-ees just outside of Phoenix. Like always they had an epic roadtrip. within a day, Liv had her room completely squared away and set up. Then she decided she wanted to construct a quilt while she still was on vacation from work. She made this quilt in one day. This sums Livvey up to a T. Once she decides to do something, she puts her whole heart and soul in it and doesn't stop until it's finished. We are thrilled to have her with us although we know she will be traveling a lot! Liv loves our nightly time with the kitties.