Arriving in Arizona!

 Our flights to Arizona were uneventful, even though both were delayed.

We arrived in fine shape and the weather is glorious!  We're going around in

short sleeves (not in the cool mornings, though) and we see people on the

sidewalks in winter coats, hats, and gloves.

We got the boys each a bike, and they are having a blast riding all around the 

development, eating out, going to the clubhouse, and they even stopped by the

library and got library cards!

This first week has required a lot of set up and shopping, which I despise.

However, when we were at Lowe's, I couldn't resist taking a picture of

these beautiful flowers.

And, just to prove we are indeed in Arizona, I saw this man on horseback

while I was parking at Walmart.  So funny!

It's so good to be back and to enjoy this beautiful weather!

First Snow of the Season!

 The "experts" were predicting much more accumulation than this, but I'm very

glad this storm went more to the south of us.

We got about an inch and a half at the most.

Breakfast or Lunch?

With the big winter storm on its way this afternoon, we decided to go out for

a meal mid-morning.  The boys, as usual, ate large quantities of food

and will be ready for another meal in just a matter of a few hours.

Very high metabolisms with these two!!!!

 

All Put Away!

 I meant to take a picture of the process, but the boys were so helpful in putting

away the tree, and all the many decorations around the house that it went so quickly!

It's all back to normal.

Welcoming in 2025!

A beautiful day in the 40*s called for grilling hamburgers on the grill.

As usual, Isaac was up for the task and they were delicious.

 

A New Beginning at the End of the Year!

We had the grandchildren  a few extra days after Christmas for a very important

reason - Rachel and Christopher got married!

They had a very private ceremony with Pastor Bob, and his wife, Kerry, 

took pictures to document the event.

We are so happy for them! 

Many happy years and blessings to Mr. and Mrs. Clark!

A Very Merry Christmas!

This was Rachel's year to work Christmas Day at the hospital, so we had the

grandkids with us.  It was a great time and there were smiles all day long!

Everyone was up extra early to open stockings!

 

After breakfast, we all opened presents and everyone was very pleased.

It was a wonderful day!

I took pictures after they opened their stockings so Rachel could enjoy, even though

she was busy at the hospital.

Random photos of opening presents!

Elenna had really been wanting a slushy maker, and Isaac and Joshua surprised

her with it!

The weather was so nice that we grilled steaks and hotdogs !

It was a wonderful, relaxing day.

I am so grateful for God sending his Son to earth on Christmas Day.  🎄