We may not be ready to apply for our LPGA card yet, but occasionally we actually hit the ball far and straight! It took us a full hour to figure out which club worked best, and how to keep score. FORE!
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Lavender Festival — A first for all of us
“Last minute idea” I said to the AuPairs (via What’sApp, of course), “but tomorrow I’m driving to northern Arizona for a Lavender Festival near the White Mountains. Who’s in?” My car was quickly filled as 4 aupairs said “Count me in!”
OK, so the Lavendar Festival was a bit of a flop – especially after one of the AuPairs said, as we were getting out of the car, “I hate the smell of lavender — it gives me a headache”. Naturally we didn’t bring any home in our car — did I mention it was a 3.5 hour drive – each way?
Now the last minute stop at Woods Canyon Lake on the way home was a different story. Can you say: G O R G E O U S ??
Surfing in Arizona? Who knew?
Summer time in Phoenix and there is no place better than in the water. Big Surf in Tempe was our destination. Lots of water slides, wading pools, “waves” and sunshine. Fun day – and no one got sunburned. Score!
Baseball = All American Cluster Meeting!
CLUSTER MEETING – MAY 2016: We skipped the hot dogs, but we enjoyed pop corn, sunshine and what the au pairs now know is called “a pitcher’s duel”. Arizona State University hosted Univ of New Mexico in collegiate baseball at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, AZ. It took forever, but ASU finally scored a run in the 9th inning and won the game 1-0. For many it was their first baseball experience. And unfortunately, it may be the last for most of them. I loved it, however!
Cool shoes, but bring a sweater!
SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT THE BOWLING ALLEY
It always looks so simple … ten pins, close together, how hard can it be to knock them down?! Based on our scores, it’s obviously a lot harder than it seems! But we sure looked good in our stylish bowling shoes.
Note to self: Bring a sweater next time.
Stand-Up Paddle-boarding in the Desert?!
Sitting or standing – it was fun!
Another hot summer day in Phoenix, so we headed to Tempe Town Lake and learned how to Paddle Board. Everyone had it mastered in a matter of minutes so we made good use of our time and paddled all around. Swimming isn’t really allowed in Tempe Town Lake, but if you “fall” off your board, I guess you’ll have to swim a bit. The water felt great!
There was also a fabulous tribute to those who lost their life on September 11 — one flag for every victim — including their bio. It was touching and a great remembrance.
But it’s a Dry Heat!
It’s August in Phoenix … and it’s hot!
Our cluster meeting this month was a road trip to Saguaro Lake for a hike (very short), picnic (Subway sandwiches) and a dip in the lake (ahhh). The scenery was beautiful – blue water, blue skies, rocky cliffs, wild horses and a not-so-sandy beach. It was little crowded with lots of people swimming and picnicking – however, we had the hiking trail all to ourselves (I wonder why?!). After two cases of over-heating, socks getting blown away, and one bee sting, we decided it was time to climb back in our air-conditioned rental van, and head back to town. Good company and a good day! Quote of the day: “Ladies, it’s string cheese, not bite cheese”.
Summer Fun – poolside!
Hot Summer Day – but we’re Cool by the Pool!
Our June cluster meeting was spent pool side with Linn’s host family. They hosted a yummy BBQ, and it was the perfect day to be pool side. The event was bitter sweet as we said good bye to Linn and Marlena, but they are off to new adventures in their home countries and we wish them Safe Travels!
