One day before One PM

We got up early, early to hitch a ride to Echo Canyon with An on her way to work. Up we climbed...

Then down Camelback, and back up. A little bit sunnier on the top this time.

It's tourist time in AZ, so it was a good thing we climbed when we did. Going back down Echo was crowded!

Next, we ran to catch our bus, then made it to the transit station. We got more $ from the bank and waited for our next bus. Jane taught us coolio tricks with the bus fare- $1.75.

Soooo hungry. We walked to NYPD pizza for lunch, and took some pics in front of the strip malls down the street.

Typical sister stuff.

After we scarfed our pizza, we decided to check out the huge culvert under our road. It was creepy, and we only dared go in a little way before hurrying back out. It would actually be an ideal place for the homeless to congregate (unless it rains).

Huh. Good to know.

Spoooooky. So dark, and weird lumps on the ground.

Kayla and I have a fascination with silhouette pictures. I think we took one on our Mississippi River Mini-cation last year....

Then it was out to the pool for their last day in the sun. Cor was already settled in on her lawn chair, with some heat rash protection.

Kayla-bayla.

After a while, we get tired of laying there. Monopoly Deal is the current IN game. We've played multiple times here, and it's always fun. Try it!!

It's been an awesome day, and I will be sad to see these girls leave tomorrow morning. But only about 2 weeks until I join them back in MN. And until then, we've got more guests to hang with (two girls from MI: Tessa A and Hannah K) :)

I hope some of the snow melts before I get there

I'm coming home.
I'm coming home.
Tell the world that I'm coming home.

It's funny how when you get what you've been wishing for, you look back and think that what you had wasn't so bad. My flight to MN is scheduled for March 30, and I am very excited about that. However, I am a little sad to leave this AZ way of life. I'm going to try and enjoy these last few weeks to the fullest!

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.