And away we go!

The day after Christmas we packed our car (after thoroughly sucking up the flood water from the floors!), and headed out....

Into the mountains.  Passing falling rocks signs do not make me feel good here....

Of course, it didn't bother everyone...

We drove and drove for six hours...

Through the California desert.

To my father's condo in Phoenix, Arizona.  Seven months have passed since the last time we checked on it.  This was apparently way too long!  When we arrived at 9pm we found the place had been burglarized.  The TV was gone, the couch was gone, the bed was gone.... So many things including, a much needed coffee maker for the next morning!  We bought air beds at Walmart and called the police, then we spent some time working on the over grown garden the next day....

And collecting lemons from the tree...

As I pondered making lemonade the girls ate them up!

After securing the condo and leaving a light on, we headed north to meet up with family...

Driving in the mountains is amazing around here!

This is a rest stop on the way!

Even with the hat on I still got a sunburn!

Just 2 hours and we were in Cottonwood!

Where we finally met Mike's brand new first cousin Roy Peter!

Together we headed over to Sedona to hike in Red Rock Park...

This is a beautiful region.

Chloe in her cow hat enjoying the scenery!

We hiked to the Wheel House.

Still keeping my hat on!

The pretty little creek...

Run to the river!

I'm not running.

Mike got to hold the baby!

Balanced rocks in the woods.

An amazing day in an amazing place!