A Surprise Day with Karlee

 Karlee wasn't able to spend much time or do much for me for the weekend before for Mother's Day or my Birthday.  She had to work and then her room mates were graduating from NAU.  So she a surprise day was planned for me and Natalie's mom too.  The four of us headed to Sedona last Sunday (May 19th).  It was cloudy, cold and windy but we made the most of it and didn't let that stop us from having a great day.

We at lunch at the Secret Garden Cafe. 

We walked around and enjoyed the very pretty scenery with plants, trees, flowers, and fountains.

Natalie and the frog blowing kisses.

I spot frogs I think of my daddy :)

I've gotten into trying out different martinis made with vodka after discovering a yummy one called the lemon drop.  This one was a pomegranate one and it was quite tasty.

So after lunch we got in the car and drove about 24 minutes away.  I had no clue where we were going.  I just knew this was my surprise that Karlee wouldn't tell me.

She surprised me by taking me to a winery to do a tasting!  So cool!

It was so pretty even on the cloudy day.  

Love the feeling that this gives me.

Karlee & Natalie

The sun peaked out for a tiny bit!

I'm getting better at taking selfies :)

I love my girl!

another selfie :)

It was such a fun day!

Truly blessed with another fun weekend!

A Saturday with Ben

Last Saturday was fun.  Its always fun when I'm with Ben.  I'm always laughing and smiling. We ran a few errands together and then before heading home we went to lunch at Buffalo Wild Wings.  I love spending time with Ben.

You never know what will happen when you are with Ben, but trust me you will end up laughing with whatever happens.

So we sat down across from each other and we were given our teas, within seconds I was jumping out of my seat as fast as I could, dodging Ben's full glass of tea spilling all over my side of the table.  I didn't get a drop on me!  I'm like if you wanted me to sit next to you all you had to do was say something hahahaha.....

The waiter was a great one and quite funny....he brought Ben's tea with a lid and straw :) 

The big boy drinking his tea and not spilling it lol :)

we shared some yummy wings :)

on our way home from getting a load of water we find this one single antelope all by its lonesome, not another one insight.

The wild life out here in Parks is awesome!

My Birthday Weekend

So this is my desk at work and earlier in the week I had gone to Sprouts real quick in the morning before work.  I was given a free orchid!  I really like orchids but I've never done well with them.  I decided to keep this one at work since it would get the amount sunlight needed compared to at home.  So it became the office orchid!  I have my diffuser going on in the background, making it very zen at work.

Flowers from co-workers

So pretty!

Love the atmosphere in my little area at work.

Ben surprised me with this cute little cactus.  Its called a bunny-eared cactus.

Road trip to Sedona on Saturday!

Lunch at Red Robin, yummy hamburger.

My goodies from Traders Joe!

Let's not forget the wine!!

Sunday! Mothers Day and My Birthday!

Roses from my son!

A nice steak dinner cooked by Ben.

Goodies from Susan, Ben's mom :)

My birthstone :)

Sara wanted to go for a drive.  So she drove and we enjoyed the ending of a great day and fun weekend.

I haven't seen an El Paso Natural Gas sign in years.....I didn't think there were any, since Kinder Morgan took over.  It gave me a warm fuzzy feeling inside thinking of my Daddy.

I was blessed with a great weekend, feeling loved and special.

So thankful for my family

Easter 2019

We got up Easter morning to head to church.  Sara met up with us, she had spent the night at a friend's house.  The service was nice.  I really enjoyed having Sara there with us at church.  Afterwards we met Kyle for lunch at the Galaxy Diner.  I love my family and every moment I can get with each and everyone one of them.  

I love seeing these two together, it doesn't happen often, in fact it needs to happen more,

Ben and his mom, we had forgotten to take pictures together when we were all dressed up after church.  So here is everyone in their comfy clothes.

There is always smiles and laughter when this guy is in the room.

April 1-14th 2019

May 14th finally getting around to publishing this post and writing on my blog.  I'm not sure why I didn't post this one when I wrote it back in April, maybe I was going to add to it...I don't know but here is one from April.  I plan on getting caught up around here and bring things up to date.

Haven't really been taking pictures lately.  We have been busy developing new routines and settling into one house together.  I enjoy the drive from Parks into Flagstaff more in the morning than on the way home after work.  I'm not sure why, maybe because I'm tired and there seems to be more big trucks out on the road. 

Sara and I have had a few bumps in our path to talk about and work through.  It will take time but I know things will work out and all will be happy.

I've really really been getting into essential oils lately.  I recently bought a "family essential" kit from Dotterra.  I've been learning about them and how to use them.  I want to learn how to use them for preventative medicine with issues before turning to traditional meds and going to the doctor.  I don't have insurance and I have chronic pain so I want to find ways to stay healthy.  I take good vitamins and feel good in that way but I'd like to see what I can with oils.

So far I've used them for allergies and it does help.  I've always used them to help me sleep, diffusing lavender or rubbing some on my wrists before laying down.  I'm trying them out with some of my aches and pains.  There is a ton that they can used for and its been fun learning about them.

I have also gotten into freezer meals a little bit.  I've been trying to help Kyle out by making up a few that he can cook up in the oven for dinner.  The few I've done he has enjoyed.  They do save time.

The picture above and the next several are of our "first Friday night" living out here in Parks.

We all sat out and enjoyed the evening.

Even Sara bear for a little bit joined us :)

Yes that is tiny little snow balls.....yes its April....Flagstaff weather always gets a little confused between seasons changing lol.  Soon it will be Spring like weather and then Summer.

This was this past Friday night (our 2nd Friday night)  Its been two weeks, we still have a ton of boxes to unpack but its getting there.

Ben and his mom and I sat in the living room, relaxing, watching a movie, well we tried but we all kept talking.  We enjoyed a few drinks, laughing and talking.  My hair is up on my head because I got hot, silly me.

He is always making me laugh :)

I love this man so much!!!