What About No. 42 - Arizona - Wow!*

The Grand Canyon State

I went to and through Arizona in the 60's.  It was not on my list of  "places I wanted go to again".  

Haley

Hayden

That changed when our daughter and her husband moved to Phoenix.  They lived there for a number of years with our two grandchildren, Hayden and Haley.  

We went to college together!

High School friends!

Also, we had a mutual friend who was mayor of 
Sedona.  

South Rim

Add that to the fact that Chuck had never seen the Grand Canyon.  The Grand Canyon should be on the top ten of places to go before you die.  


Now I have seen it twice.  The first time was the best. The second time was awesome, but my fear of heights got me.  The fear has gotten worse as I grow older.  Luckily, both Chuck and I have the same fear.  

We have now been to Prescott, Sedona, Phoenix, and 

Williams.  We took the train from Williams to the South Rim of the Canyon.  Chuck has now been to the Grand Canyon.  

I have not been to the southern part of the State; except, passing through on the way going to or coming back.  The second verse: I probably never will.  Too many places-so little time.

*For "new to my blog" friends...on May 17, 2010, I visited Wisconsin.

I can now say that I have been in, to or through all 50 United States.

I am committed to make an Artist Trading Card "ATC" for each of

the 50 States. 

Yard Ornaments!

You either hate them or you love them! 

I love yard ornaments.  

I have been collecting them for years.  They have moved with me from house to house at least three times.  They are very active.

They are placed in out of the way places in the garden that will surprise the viewer.  They bring a smile to my face and brighten my day.  






Maybe they will do the same for you!

My husband's favorite

My favorite

My neighbor's favorite

My next favorite

This group was painted cranberry or forest green. 




(They started out as bowling balls in case you haven't guessed.)

Ah, I think I see you smiling! :)

Yes, you are smiling!

It's all about the outfit!

We are headed to Hot Springs Village today to look around at houses, eat a bite and play nine holes of golf.

Chuck has undertaken the onerous task of teaching me to play golf.  This adventure started about 3 years ago.  I think he decided he needed someone to play with when his "fellow" group wasn't available....that would be me :D!


A little background..very little:  
I am not, repeat, not, a natural athlete!  Enough said.

I have almost got it, but not quite.  I find the right costume makes all the difference!




What do you think...
improvement already!








I am getting there!  and remember the club head covers...






and the right hat.....












I'll keep you posted on any progress!