Sierra Vista

I would recommend everyone take a trip to Arizona in the winter. What a wonderful place to be when it is cold and snowy at home.

We visited the park near Heather and Lee's home several times. Patrick got me, Heather, Jason, Lee to go down the slide. Fun!

Joslin and Patrick having a snack. Joslin mastered climbing on and off the stool quite well even though she made us nervous each time.

A trip to Tombstone.
LOVE those blue skies...

Tombstone...Jason wanted to visit. It was not quite what he expected but it was fun. We went to some shops and had lunch. Joslin and Patrick had gigantic hot dogs for lunch. Holy mackerel. We didn't do the reinactment but we did see some people dressed up in period costumes. Patrick was very impressed with the bandaleros some of them were wearing. I thought it would be fun to ride in the stagecoach but Patrick said "Nah, no thanks."










Heather and Lee have some really nice neighbors (Kari, Dan and Nash).
Knowing Jason is a gun fan, Dan made plans to take the guys out shooting. They all piled into Dan's truck and headed out to the wilderness for some target shooting.
On a side note- Nash was so wonderful. He played with Patrick and let him borrow some toys. He was so patient with Patrick and all of his questions. A great kid!
Jason helps Patrick with a bolt action, single shot .22. This is the first time Patrick has shot a gun. I really know nothing about guns except I am afraid of them. So- this is a past time he will have to share with his dad. Anyway- he aimed...

...and got a bullseye!
Patrick poses next to the target with his shell casing.
While the guys were shooting the ladies went to San Pedro Conservation Area. We went back later for pictures.

A visit to Fort Huachuca
More on the trip later...

Just one picture. Joslin... Come back!
Do we sense a pattern here?

Can we just get one?

Here are some attempts at getting a nice picture of the two kids all dressed up on Christmas Eve.
Joslin! Come over here please! Joslin!

This will have to do. Between the coughing, sniffling, roaming around... Whew!
Joslin looked adorable in her dress and Patrick was handsome in his sweater.
A beautiful Christmas Eve service. A fresh coating of snow.
A warm home with a wonderful family and presents under the tree.
Merry Christmas!

Joslin really enjoyed her meal.

Gettysburg 2010

Over Labor Day weekend we headed to Gettysburg to meet up with Jason's family. We had gorgeous weather and stayed at a really nice place- Newhart's Iron Horse Inn. We liked it so much we are planning on staying there again next year!

The trip begins...

Going through a light tunnel! Very exciting!

The pool! It was a little chilly for my taste but the kids really had a good time. I did not actually swim for fear of freezing to death.

Jacobs trims up the grass. He went all over the lawn with his little mower.

Joslin can not decide if she wants to stay for cake or not...

She likes it!

The owner is a big sports and trains kinda guy. There was a really nice game room/bar/TV room. Patrick enjoyed the pool table...

some air hockey...

hanging with Derek Jeter...

and Joe Pa...

Joslin wanted to play pool too!

Trying to get a picture of Joslin and Jason. I think we were a little too past her bedtime for much cooperation. She is still a cutie though!

Silly family picture of the trip. Abraham Lincoln on the square in Gettysburg.

These little dioramas really fascinated Patrick.

The cows. The home we stayed at had cows. Joslin and Jacob thought they were the most interesting thing on the trip. We went over and looked at them a lot. We watched them eating, sleeping, sitting in the shade. They did get to pet the cows one evening with the homeowner. Very exciting!


The grape arbor. Joslin was loving the concord grapes. Heather was very helpful in getting them down for her. Fresh off the vine!
Playing football at the bar.

Joslin and Grampa get in some story time.