A visit from up north!

My mom was kind enough to come down to Blanding for a nice visit.  We wanted to focus on planting some flower beds, but got to a slow start.  While we waited for some dirt to be delivered, we visited Mesa Verde, Co.  It was a GREAT park to see.  We weren't able to spend the entire day there which was unfortunate.  If we had all day, we would have spent the day hiking down to the ruins on ALL possible tours.  We were able to visit one ruin up close and personal with the time we had.

 Spruce Tree House and an excited Chrissy!

 Cliff Palace half in shade.  I wish it wasn't sunset when we came up to these ruins.  It was HUGE and beautiful. 

 I can't remember the name of this ruin.  It was perched in a crazy location.  It was in a short valley off the Navajo canyon and about 90 feet up from the canyon floor.  I still can't figure out how they got down or up to their homes.

 This picture still makes me laugh even though it has been a week since we visited Mesa Verde.  My mother was so excited to check the elevation while we were driving through the park.  She was very good at guessing the correct elevation.  When she guessed the elevation correctly (and not a foot above or below) she was ecstatic!  She even insisted that we owed her a "treat" from Walmart.  I felt compelled to make that wish a reality and bought her this charming princess tiara.  I don't think she would have guessed that a tiara was coming out of that Walmart bag in a million years.  I love my mother!

We have been able to finish one of the front yard's garden beds and it look great!  Every friend in the area compliments our beautiful front yard.  Even though we still have weeds, our garden looks amazing!  I will post a picture when the lighting is good. 

I've enjoyed having my mom visit and wish she could stay longer.  I've been driving back and forth from Moab each weekday for training on the new Common Core.  It's been a great week (very educational and labor intensive) and I'm sad to see it go.  Each day I'd be gone until 5, then I'd go straight to work in the front yard.  Chris and I are celebrating our third anniversary this weekend.  If the weather permits we will be camping in and hiking Calf Creek Falls with City!  I'll post pictures soon!