Getaway to Sedona

The Family got together over the weekend in Sedona Arizona. It was a nice little getaway. Not like Jeff and I needed a vacation seeing as we were not working and felt like we were already on vacation.... But we took advantage of the opportunity and packed our bags. Chrissie, Amiri and "T" met up with us the next day. It was such a nice weekend! the weather was beautiful and there was everything you desired just in walking distance.

We went walking through the courtyards and looked through the shops which ranged from cafe's, brewery's, Art exhibits, bead shops, candy stores and everything else you could imagine. its such a relaxing place just to walk through and see the structure of some of the buildings that graced the shopping squares, there are a number of hidden courtyards and trees that grow as if they are holding some of the buildings erect.

and the view was amazing!! Seeing the Red Rocks in the not so distant landscape. The old bell tower...It was like I was traveling and site seeing much farther away than I actually was, like I was in a Mexican village but I didn't have the challenge of understanding another language, which is fine with me seeing as I am not bi-lingual.

and no...there were no animals harmed in the photographing for this blog.....

The rest of the trip consisted of playing cards, watching movies, enjoying the outside with the occasional game of putt-putt, life size chess, horse shoes, laying by the pool, or absolutely nothing at all! Relaxing right!?

Needles to say, we had fun and I can't wait
to go again!

Super Bowl Sunday

Super Bowl Sunday comes around fast and leaves even faster!! Every summer it seems the countdown begins.."Who's house will it be at?", "Who are you rooting for?", "What should the cake look like?"
Super Bowl has been a long lived and long Loved tradition in the Winslow area. An event with all the trimmings...There would be cookies the shape of footballs, guacamole dip made out to look like a football field with lines of sour cream posing as yard lines, going to the lengths of painting a 15x20 football field on the living room floor (they were replacing the carpet...its still there under the new carpet.) Even the older ladies are hip to the party decor bringing whatever they thought would suit a decent football party. I've been away for a long time so I have missed the dedicated spirit of Super Bowl. We've done well in California putting on some pretty good parties there but none are dearer to my heart then the parties I grew up with. I've yet only been able to tell the stories to Jeff about how great they were until now! He got to experience his very first Winslow Arizona Super Bowl!!! There were LOTS of friendly faces and GREAT food!



It was just as good as I had remembered them...However we were at a loss without Al. He was a great asset to the Winslow congregation as a friend and sports fan who sadly passed away last fall from a heart attack. He was missed and everyone there was thinking of him and how it was a little too quiet without him there..If you knew him you would know what I mean. That man could shake buildings with his laugh!! : ) But we partied like he would have wanted us too! : )

we watched 3D commercials..

and ate an AWESOME cake!!
I made it : )
Well....It has come and gone but they are always fun and this year was no exception. We had a great time and I do believe Jeff did as well.