The company came

Thus far, we've done quite a bit with the two girls who are here.

Heidi and I went to a SF Giants vs CO Rockies spring training game at the new stadium here. We got lawn seats, which were actually pretty nice as far as view and crowds go. It was a HOT day, and we got very sunburned. We hung out by the Rockies bullpen and got free balls from their pitching coach.


An took us to her favorite store- Buffalo Exchange. I love it now too! It's a great mix of vintage and current previously owned clothes. Lots of funky styles.



We went shopping at other stores too. I got a new dress, which I can't wait to wear. Christina, me, and Heidi chillin' in the back seat.

Volleyball! We actually had 3 on 3 (instead of our usual 2 on 2). It felt just like summer during our game.

Out for coffee late at night. Tina being her usual BA self. Haha.

Looking forward to more good times with another girl arriving today, and two more tomorrow.

Picnics, Cabbage Juice and Other Randoms

Sometimes people ride their horses in Paradise Valley parks. Random fun fact. It's kind of neat to see, but I feel sorry for them that they have to ride in the middle of the city.

An makes a mean hummus. It looks yuck, but was delicious on a wrap, and perfect for our picnic.

This woman had never used an orange peeler before I introduced her to one. I know, I know, deprived child! See how happy it makes her?

We got stuck in our apartment the other day. Door would not open, and I didn't want to break it (cheyeah, I'm that strong. ha). The great thing about apartment living is maintenance is one short phone call away. He had to climb in the window (scary that it's that easy) and file a piece of metal down. It was our excitement for the day. Sometimes we're short on entertainment here :)

Cabbage juice. Has anyone ever made it? Drank it? I read online that it's good for the stomach, for ulcers and such. I think I have one, but I really don't want to go to the doctor (even though I have insurance again, whoop!). Plus, seems like it's just something that needs to heal. I'm going to try the cabbage juice thing.

My cutie-pie niece left me a voice message singing Jesus Loves Me. It sounds like hee haw haw haw, but is oh-so-cute. My other cutie-pie niece says "peace" when you shake her hand. I love when kids learn that!

We have guests arriving! Heidi H, Christina K, Alisa R, Coralie, and Kayla are all coming in the next two weeks. Should add some spice to our quiet apartment.

Precious H2O

Good water is still hard to find in the desert. The stuff that comes from our faucets is bad-tasting and chlorinated.

So we travel to the oasis to fill our gallon jugs (25 cents each). This great machine is located at the Walgreens a block away, and there is one at the gas station 2 blocks away as well.

You are lucky if you can get a great-tasting glass of water right from your very own faucet.

AZ on the Rocks and #9

I want to talk about #9 first because it's pretty exciting. B & C had their second child (my parents ninth grandchild) this afternoon, and named him Cutler Brett. He was 8 lbs 9 oz, and 19 inches. I don't know any other details, but I'm pumped to have another nephew!!

An and I went indoor rock climbing (with half-off coupons from REI!) on Sunday morning. It's like the climbing wall at Dick's Sporting Goods or REI on steroids.

An, hooking herself up to the rope. While she climbed, I stood on the ground and belayed for her, then she did the same for me. The person who belays is pretty important, as they're the one who prevents the climber from falling.


The room was full of ropes and different paths to the top, each marked with a different color tape. It was a challenge to stay on one color, without using any handholds of a different color.

It was a lot of fun, and we climbed until our fingers could no longer grip. We both want to go back and try more courses. They also had a bouldering wall, which is essentially the same thing as climbing, but without a harness and rope. The wall was a lot shorter, and there were pads on the floor in case you fell or wanted to jump down.

Afterward we ate brunch. I snapped this picture of An playing with a syrup drip.

It was another good Sunday. Definitely made up for my earlier bad day :)