SUNS/CELTICS

Last weekend we decided to go and see the Suns game. We had been wanting to go to a basketball game for awhile, and finally got some cheap tickets. It also worked out as one of my customers wanted to do a bachelorette Passion Party the night before. We got a huge discount on our hotel as a friend of ours works there, and the hotel where the passion party was, was within walking distance from where we stayed. It worked out perfect! The Suns game was fun, as we are fans, since the Sonics is no longer... for now. We took the light rail to the game, which was only $2.50 a person, and we didn't have to worry about driving, or having a DD. Later that night, we hung out near out hotel and visited some bars. Tempe is where ASU is so, needless to say... it was a little wild. We felt old. We didn't quite have the ditzy sounding voice, nor the scampy clothes. We were also spending our money, rather than using Daddy's credit card. We did manage to find some nooks with cheap pizza and sandwiches. It was another great weekend!

enjoying a $6.00 beer.

I'm not sure what we were doing... must have been in the song.

Believe it or not it was Aaron that pulled Nicole to the dance floor. I've NEVER seen him volunteer, yet put others to dance.

Go Suns! ... we lost...

Nicole, Kristen, and Michelle

Santa Fe

Aaron and headed to Santa Fe to celebrate our anniversary. It was good to return, although I don't remember it being so ritzy. We were definitely out of place! I showed Aaron some of the churches that we had visited last time I was there. For Valentine's day, we had a 4 course meal at one of the local restaurants in town. Delicious food! Andy also came up from Albuquerque Valentine's evening. We found a somewhat local bar in town and visited for a bit! Overall, we had a great time. It was nice to relax after very stressful events for both of us, school, work ect.

Blurry..

Possible Last snow of the Season??

Some pics of the last snow.. well, possibly last snow.  It stuck around for awhile, but finally melted this past weekend.  We've been having spring fever as the temperature has been in the 50's, and sunny.

Very messy driveway..

Secret Canyon

Last weekend we all decided to go on a mini backpacking trip to Secret Canyon in Sedona. The weather was perfect and it didn't rain on us at all. Kelly is leaving soon for Korea, so we will probably do this again next weekend as well. The trail first started out as dry and full of cacti. After heading into the canyon, there was moss and lots of water in the river beds. We had to cross about 6 or 7 times. All the melted snow was finally making it's way down the mountain. The water was delicious as well, as we brought our steripen so we didn't need to bring a bunch of water.

Kona actually walked in the water... willingly!!

Looking back before heading into the canyon.

I'm not sure why we all decided to slouch for this photo.

This was in the rock. It looks like a Bryce Canyon for ants.

My favorite picture.

Cardinals vs. The Steelers!!

Who'da thunk that 6 months ago, the Cardinals would make the Superbowl?? As a team that I never really liked, I have to admit, I will be routing for them on Sunday. They are the Cinderella team of the year! However,... they are playing the Steelers. If you remember, the Steelers cheated their way to "win" Superbowl against the Seahawks a few years back. One of our friends is a Steelers fan... (Kelly).... and if the Cardinals loose, we will never EVER hear the end of it. We still can't escape the constant tormenting from the Seahawk superbowl from years ago....

For every game we go to Malone's, a bar downtown, because the beers are cheap and the TV's are big! The last game we went to, the bartender asked what our plan was for the big game. We said we weren't sure... he offered that if we wanted to come to watch it there he would block off the whole upper bar just for us! Sold! We will be there dressed in red! Now, hopefully the Cardinals win! Tweet Tweet!

New Years Eve

Since it was our last new years in town, I always wanted to be on top of Zane Grey where they drop the Pinecone from. For those who don't know, the Pine Cone Drop is a tradition of Flagstaff, and was even featured on MSN's Strangest New Years Eve Traditions. This year, we managed to get seats for us and 4 of our friends. The meal was super expensive, and pretty gross. They have good food as it is, but they changed their menu for a special New Years Menu, which was over priced, and fancy food that is more difficult to make. We were right in the front for the infamous Pine Cone drop and was able to see the whole thing!

Flagstaff stepped it up, and added fireworks this year!

Camilla's Challenge

I've been a bit neglectful with the blog. Other things have been taking over my life at the moment. I just noticed this challenge on Camilla's blog, so here it is!

Name 5 Things you are Addicted to:

1. Lately, Ginger Tea

2. Coffee in the morning

3. Laura Scudder's Peanut Butter

4. Thai food

5. checking my email

Now, do the following:

-Go to your pictures on file

-Pick the 6th folder

-Pick the 6th picture from the folder

-Publish it and say something about it

-Pass on to others.

Last summer, Aaron and I went to Hawaii for a wedding. Prior to the wedding, we hiked the Napali coast in Kauai. This photo was one of the first views of the sea that we saw after starting the trail. We were there for 5 days/4 nights and it was an amazing hike!

I'm passing this onto... Justin, Bayard's Den, and Sara