Harvest Party

The local community center had a harvest party. We played every game and pick out a our very own pumpkin. There were lots of fun costumes to look out.

Dog Training

Zeeta was SUPER STAR!!! Lucky for her it was her 3rd obedience training in the last 4 years. Most of the other dogs in the class were puppies. Next week she will begin Advance Beginners class. It is 6 weeks long and I am looking forward to her learning new things.

1st KTM Ride

Saturday, October 20th: After dropping both girls off at the grandparents house, we set out to Oracle, AZ. Our first task was to find breakfast. Which brought us to a Greek restaurant in Florence, AZ. Florence is mostly known for the prison. We each had omelettes, they could have been better, a bit burnt. Then, back on the bike to Triangle L Ranch Bed and Breakfast http://www.trianglelranch.com/ We arrived at noon and was greeted by the staff and shown our room. The owner stated she would not be able to serve breakfast, due to an art show on Sunday. That was fine with us, we are usually up too early and waiting around for breakfast anyway. We stayed in the Trowbridge Suite. The building was an adobe house built in the 1880's. We loved how room was so rustic. We were allowed to roam the property and view the different types of art that were displayed throughout. We spent a brief time exploring, before we realized our movie would be starting in 45 minutes. We got back on the bike and rode into Tucson, in time to catch the movie 3:10 to Yuma. It was the perfect movie, considering we were in the southwest! After the movie we went to Sauce for pizza and salad. Most of the enjoyment came from people watching. Once dinner was finished we walked next door for the best gelato I have ever eaten! Then we rode back in the dark to the inn. Early to bed, there was no TV to watch.

Sunday, October 21st: Up with the sun, to do more exploring of the property. We were greeted by one of the dogs, visited the chicken coop, with the unfriendly goose. The mule wanted lots of love, before being chased off by the 2 horses. We found the stone lined path with interesting art on display. After awhile we started getting hungary for breakfast and packed up for our ride home. The ride home took us through the town of Coolidge. As we drove through the small town we saw a large gathering of other bikes and we decided that was the perfect place to eat. (As you can see in the pictures, our bike is a bit different than most.) After a great breakfast and more people watching we headed back to the grandparents house for get the girls. Overall we rode 200 miles and would do it again next weekend. Of course my butt needs a little time to recover.

Ocean Front Propery for Sale in Arizona

Let the counting begin. How long before the house sells? One month, two, three or six. I have no idea. The plan is to move back home, Sacramento!!! Until then, we sit and wait. I love waiting and change, it is my favorite.

Here are some pictures of our house.

Enjoy.

Fall TV Schedule

Here's the plan. I am sure there will be more reality shows starting. As, most of you know that is my main source of entertainment, reality shows!!

Thank heaven for DVR!!

Monday
The Bachelor
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

Tuesday
The Biggest Loser
Dancing with the Stars

Wednesday
America's Next Top Model
Private Practice
Top Chef

Thursday
Survivor
Grey's Anatomy
Tim Gunn's Guide to Style

Waiting patiently for:
Project Runway
Amazing Race

1/2 Marathon

I have registered for and will participate in the P.F. Chang's Rock n Roll 1/2 marathon. I will be training and walking with a girlfriend.

My husband and I walked the same 1/2 marathon the first year they had it in Phoenix. We even joined a group to help us train and we could barely function afterwards.

So, wish me luck on this half-hearted training and completing the 1/2 marathon in 4 hours.

www.rnraz.com

Flagstaff, AZ

Labor day weekend, while my husband was in Colorado picking up his new bike, I decided to head to the mountains. I asked a girlfriend and her daughter to come along for the adventure. We booked one of the last hotel rooms available and started our 3 hour drive.

When we checked into the hotel, they asked if it matter what floor and location of our room. I said it didn't matter. They also asked if the kids liked trains, I said oh yes, they love trains. So, the hotel gave us a room with a view of the train.

Once we got settled into our room, off to McDonald's for a healthy meal. While sitting at McDonald's it started raining and raining and raining. We didn't mind, except the plan was to go to the park to play, that was out of the question. We inquired if the mall had an indoor play area, which it did. It is funny how we drove 3 hours, to go play at the mall. The kids enjoyed playing in the mall.

That night all 5 of us attempted to sleep. The kids slept fine, it was myself and my girlfriend that had the hardest time. Little did I know.....the trains runs every 30 minutes all day and all night. Did I mention the trains blows its horn every 30 minutes, day and night??? So, just as one would get into a good rem cycle, here comes the train blowing it's horn. My girlfriend and I no longer like trains!!!

Sunday morning off the the park, the girls needs some fresh air poisoning. We were there for about 2 hours, before heading back to the desert heat. The girls watched several movies and sang songs on our adventure home. Once we arrived home everyone took a long needed nap.

Flagstaff was definitely an adventure and I would do it again next weekend.