The infamous blue bucket came home with a bunch of oranges and besides juicing them we decided to make orangecello American style! Lots of vodka and orange peels are gonna make wonderful gifts! After hours of peeling and a day here and there; we finally got most of the bucket done and had a big…
We Made It Through The Week (Pecans are Done!)
After sitting in a bucket for a while we decided to finally crack all the pecans; after a few movies, a couple bags of popcorn, and a huge mess to clean. We finally got all the pecans out of the shell…………
Pecan Picking
Cooler weather has brought pecans! Can you believe that we would be able to find pecan trees right here in sunny Arizona! Move over Texas the desert has pecan trees ripe for the picking… Josh made the discovery last year but forgot where he actually found them, so after riding around for hours we finally…
Highway 89A (Photo Bomb)
If you’re ever in Flagstaff or Sedona make sure you take a drive down Highway 89A for breathtaking views…. After a long hike enjoy some of the small roadside stands and eateries that you will find down the high way. Especially thisyummy sandwich shop that cater’s to all kinds of diets.. …
Persimmon Love Affair
What many of you don’t know I have a love affair with persimmons! It started about three years ago when I first moved to Chandler and went inside of Lee Lees. Once you head into this store be prepared for a powerful fish smell that will make you gag. After a few visits you will…
We Made It Through The Week (Not Packed Yet)
For some odd reason we have waited to the last day to officially pack for or trip to Flagstaff. This will be my belated birthday trip, we were both super busy last weekend and had no time to actually do anything. I am excited and looking forward to hiking up the red famous mountains of…
We Made it Through the Week (Things Worth Screaming About)
The moment I told him it was ok for him to make me a light box! I got more than I could bargain for. I didn’t know we needed all this junk to make a light box. I hope someday he will understand we don’t live on a ranch where he can store all his…
Birthday Weekend Moments
We had a blast although we didn’t catch any thing. I learned how to throw a fishing pole, bait a hook and all the good things that go with fishing. The day started at 5 in the morning (since we made snacks last night I wanted to sleep in); it took an arm and leg…
Birthday Adventures at Bass Pro Shop
Someone had a birthday (not me) so I surprised him with a trip to bass pro shop for are fishing adventure this weekend. I can tell you that when he finally figured out where we were going he was one happy camper. The look you get when you will not tell him where we are…
Tomato Time
It is here yes it is here!!!! Tomato season! I am all about the tomatoes; of course most of my tomato plants have died in this desert heat, and most of the growers here do not bother growing them; if they do not have a green room you are probably not getting tomatoes from…