The Grand Canyon

Just a few pictures from our quick trip to the south rim of the Grand Canyon on Saturday. It was beautiful!! We left early in the morning and got back late at night. Every time we had it planned to go up there, something got in the way. So, since the packers and moving truck come this week, we decided it was now or never (or at least not for a very long time).

House hunting trip...

Portland Head Light

Here are a few pictures from our house hunting trip to Portland, Maine. It is beautiful out there and the air was crisp and clean. We are excited for the adventures that await our family! The "locals" we met told us how to get through the winter....just find an outdoor activity (like snow shoeing or cross country skiing) that you enjoy and get out often! Brrrrr.....but sounds fun!! After a frustrating day and a half of house hunting with no luck, we decided we needed to get some fresh air and decompress for a bit. We didn't have anymore appointments for the day. Chris wanted to take me on a nice date that evening. First we went to the Portland Head Light, which from what I have read, is one of the most photographed lighthouses in the country. After thoroughly enjoying our time there, we went downtown for dinner. Chris took me to a really cool restaraunt on an old ferry boat. I was even brave enough to try lobster and crab! It was a great evening and I can't wait to do it again! (hint, hint!!) And here it is....our home for the next couple years! Typical salt-box style house in New England - not the most attractive outside, but all redone on the inside. It will be a good house for our family. We are right by the coast so there are beaches super close! Anyone up for a trip to Maine?!!

While out in the countryside before looking at what we call "Uncle Tom's cabin" (long story), we drove by this super old cemetary and Chris just had to go look. He found a headstone that dated 1806 on it! There were also stone walls surrounding the fields around the area from way long ago. Chris was thrilled to see the walls again because it reminded him of his mission here in New England. It was neat and I was in love with the beautiful trees!! The sound of the wind rustling the leaves was heavenly. I have missed that living here in Arizona.

Sick of pictures of us yet? Sorry...we don't remember to take pictures of us very often, so I had to document them!

That's my boy!!!

I totally remember 4th grade!! I really do! I remember the friends I had and the start of who's cool and who's not. That part I didn't like about 4th grade. And to think that now my very own handsome boy has only one week left of 4th grade.....OH, I am getting old! How did he get so big so fast?!

Zach and Mrs. Barz - She has been a fabulous teacher for him this year!!!

Thursday night, his class and one other class put on a play about the Westward Movement. Zach got a speaking part as a buisnessman and did a fabulous job! My motherly pride swelled as I watched him perform his memorized parts. He did great!!! (Too bad my camera didn't! It's new and I am still figuring it out.)

Zach has done so well this year and has really grown and developed quite a lot. He has been on the Honor Roll and for most of the year. He has really developed a love for reading and can read a 500+ page book in less than a week! He is awesome and a totally smart little dude! We are quite the lucky parents to have him as our son!

Awesome job, Zach!! We love you!!!