Sunday, February 13, 2011

Grand Canyon, Goosenecks, and Monument Valley

We have had a fun few weekends.  This weekend I headed down to the Goosenecks and Monument Valley with some friends.  This is my favorite picture from Monument Valley.  You have to enter the Navajo Nation to really see the beauty.  Even though its the off season the entry fee was pricey!  $5 per person rather than per car.  I was surprised by that, but enjoyed the views anyways.
 These are probably the most pictured monuments in the area.  They are (left to right) the Left Mitten, Right Mitten, and Merrick Buttes.  They are gorgeous.
 This is a quick glimpse of the Goosenecks Park.  The formation is created by the San Juan River.  I want to go back with Chris to hike down to the river... they say its possible.  
 Two weekends ago we went down to Flagstaff, Arizona.  Our official motivation was my birthday, but we could resist visiting the Grand Canyon while we were there.  We used our timeshare to stay at a Wyndham Resort.  The suite was "deluxe" and very spacious.  Its hard to see how truly GIGANTIC this tub is.  I had Chris lay in the tub to show that it could easily fit two Chris' with extra room.  The funniest part of our trip was trying to enjoy a relaxing bath in it.  The hot water ran out before the jets were even covered.  We went old school and heated water on the stove top.
 I got a few great shots of Chris at the Grand Canyon.   I wanted to share this one with you because it makes me laugh whenever I see it.  He's a keeper for sure :)
 Us enjoying the sights.
It was a really fun  weekend away even though we missed City like crazy.  If anyone hasn't picked up on it yet, City truly is my first born ;) Call me crazy, but I'm a proud parent when it comes to our puppy.  Thankfully, we don't dress him up!

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

My birthday is starting out great!

Don't I just look fabulous reading from my brand new Kindle?  Alright, if you can't tell this picture is NOT me.  I wouldn't mind her toned arms though :)  Chris decided to surprise me with a birthday gift a few days early!  I always feel really guilty when I ask for things (especially expensive things), so I usually avoid talking about things that I want.  Chris was a sweetheart and listened to our conversations and got my opinion without me even knowing it.  I have never enjoyed a birthday present as much as I have enjoyed this beautiful contraption.  The funny this is I haven't even started reading with it yet :)  


I would like to discuss my emotional roller coaster when it comes to reading novels.  I love to read and I invest a lot of time and emotions in plots and characters.  When a book or series ends, I am LOST!  I don't know what to do with myself.  I honestly become socially withdrawn and don't want to risk getting hurt from a different book :) Cheesy isn't it?  I can't wait to start reading a new book on my Kindle.  Maybe I'll name it in honor of Chris... any suggestions?  Hairy or Hottie could work... or possibly "The Butler" in honor of the Merkets.


Chris, thank you again for the amazing birthday present.  You always prove that I am the luckiest woman alive.  My life would suck without you :) I can hardly wait for the Grand Canyon this weekend.