Five Things Thursday

Okay, I'm taking a minute to give you five things. We have been hitting it hard every day! Today, Butch and I decided to forego dinner so we can just call it a day. We got back at 4:30. I showered and collapsed! We decided to order room service--sushi--really hit the spot. Steph and Nicky are on their own. They are quite the "foodies" which is an important part of their vacation. Ours too, usually, but sometimes--not! I just did not want to have to get all fixed up and go to a lengthy dinner when all I want to do is relax and chill out! Win win for all of us!!

Here we go!

1. I saw my first moose at The Grand Canyon!! And, I didn't even have to pay for it! I cannot tell you how many times we've gone on excursions to see animals---only to never see any! I can't even begin to think about how much money we've spent. After I didn't see any whales in Alaska, I said, "that's it! I'm not paying for another animal watching excursion!" Actually, we saw pretty many moose today, to it was really cool. They were not afraid of people which made it nice to be able to get up close. There was another laying down behind this one.

Nicky made the comment that they looked pretty mangy. Butch informed us that they are just losing their winter coats. Makes sense.

2. You know how obsessed I am with book boxes! 

Well, this one might just be my favorite! It was built to match this church in Flagstaff, Arizona. Too cute!

3. Stephanie and Nicky at The Grand Canyon.

Butch and I. It was the most gorgeous day! We hiked the western rim for about 4 miles. We had a great lunch at the El Tovar Hotel on the rim. We had some great salads there.

4. We just don't understand people. You are not supposed to go off the path. Still, people break the rules all the time. That doesn't sit well with us. We are rule followers! Plus, it's just plain dangerous.

These guys were right up to the edge. With all the loose gravel, one little slip and they'd be gone. We saw a family who were encouraging their kids to get close to the edge so they could take a picture! We couldn't believe it!! It might be hard to tell, but it's a sheer drop off! Straight down, do not pass go, do not collect $200 dollars!! 

5. No trip would be complete without geo-caching. Luckily, Steph and Nicky enjoy it as much as we do.

What better spot than the forest floor at the Grand Canyon!

Do you see it? Look really close!

A chunk of wood right at the base of the tree! Right there in the open. You might not expect it to just be sitting there.

Flip it over and there's the log! That was a fun one. Of course Butch found it first. He stepped away and then I found it!

It was an exhausting day. We left at 8 a.m. and didn't get back until 4:30---just like every day so far!! But the truth is, we don't want to miss a thing! And, we don't!!

Travel Tuesday

Staying at the iconic Hotel el Rancho in Gallop, New Mexico on the Mother Road--Route 66. 

Notice Butch's Route 66 shirt!!

Hundreds of autographed photos of all the stars who stayed here while filming so many westerns. Butch and I, along with Stephanie and Nicky are staying in the two bedroom suite of The Marx Brothers. Unfortunately---as often happens when I am traveling, I cannot get my photos to cooperate--nor, apparently my verbage!

Just wanted to try to slip in a quick post. We're on the go constantly which leaves little time for blogging. I'll do my best!! 

Monday Mystery

Not only is this a mystery, it really bothers me!

Honestly, how can someone forbid people from enjoying the beach just because it's in front of their house? I don't understand it. It really bothers me. How do you "own" the beach?? It's a mystery to me. 

Happy Easter!!

When you think if Easter, you think of spring. So, I thought these beautiful samples of nature would be a perfect way to celebrate!

Don't be fooled: these are flowers.

Aren't they amazing? I would love to come across something like this in person. Or this:

Of course these flowers are upside down. I'm thinking it looks like it could be Althea (rose of Sharon). When mine's in bloom, I'm going to have to check!

So this is a hummingbird. It blends in with this flower so well. Years ago when we went to Costa Rica, we saw so many colorful hummingbirds all together. I can't remember exactly where it was, but there were hundreds swarming around the feeders.

This bird is so pretty too. We certainly have some pretty ones, but those we tend to take for granted since we see them all the time. I don't think I'd ever take this one for granted!

A Few Things

I got this via and email. All I could think of is that "now I've seen it all. As if pizza isn't enough, now you can use pizza was a BUN!!!"

Then I noticed at the bottom that it was an April Fool's joke. They "got me!"

I thought this was a beautiful room decorated by Barbara Bush. Now I can't remember if it was in the White House or in their Texas home.

If there's anything better than a book box, it would have to be a gnome house. So. darn. cute!

What a beautiful sentiment! Years ago, I decided that if I noticed something nice about someone, I was going to tell them. I still do that, but never thought about the long term consequences of "just being nice!"

Oh so true!!! Books really take me away!

Friday Funnies

Five Things Thursday

Happy April Fools Day! I hope you aren't subject to any bad pranks. There's no foolin' with these five things!

Mindy came across this Peeps flavored Pepsi!  Sounds d-i-s-g-u-s-t-i-n-g! Although, I would give it a sip just to try it. I wonder if it's yellow or Pepsi colored. 

I have no idea how these ducklings were created. Surely they couldn't have been hatched this way. On the other hand, I can't imagine being able to color them with so much detail. 

If I still had little ones around, I guarantee you that I would have made these with them. How darn cute! Have you ever?

Okay, so maybe this is a little cuter! I would make this with little people too--if we had any left in the family. Hmmm. Maybe next year I should get the gang together to make them anyway as a cute little Easter decoration.

And then last, but not least---is Sandy's Easter pillow! I was able to get it back from my pillow maker and then in the mail in the nick of time. 

There's my "five things" for Easter this year. Since we're leaving on Saturday, I didn't even decorate our house this year. As Butch says, I'm slacking. He's right. I don't know. I seem to be getting lazier in my older age. It all seems like so much work for such a short period of time. Now I'm sad that I didn't put forth the effort. Next year for sure!