Happy Jack and Harvest

We had a lot of fun over Memorial Day with Angie's family and some of their friends as well as Scott and Kari who joined us Sunday afternoon and Monday. We went to our currently favorite spot near Happy Jack Lodge on the Arizona Rim country. We love the woods and meadows. For those of you who don't know, this is where the largest Ponderosa Pine forest in the world is. After having three days of heavy down-pour and lots of mud (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday), we were able to put on our jackets and get outside to enjoy the beautiful woods and each others' company. We often see Elk and wild Turkeys.
There were deep ruts in the dirt roads getting in to the place, for those who came on Friday, but when the dry up started Warren drove the RZR and his truck back and forth to smooth out some of the deepest ruts. He also took the shovel down to the pools of water and made ditches so the water could drain and we would be able to get out with our fifth wheel the next day. It all worked out quite well. I think a really good time was had by all. We enjoyed getting to know Angie's friends Jessica, Sam, Chance and Rylie. They were the only ones who stayed with us until Tuesday afternoon.
Warren and I were able to help save the life of a baby. We were coming back from a quick trip to Pine when a lady ran out into the road in front of us on our dirt road. She was holding her baby boy, about 8 months old, and screaming for help saying something was wrong with her baby. The husband was gone on his four wheeler and she didn't have cell phone coverage. I was able to comfort her somewhat while Warren called 9ll then went to get the husband. The paramedics met this family at the highway and whisked the baby to Flagstaff hospital where he stayed for two days. It turns out he had come camping with an ear ache and fever. While he was napping in their trailer his fever spiked and he got overheated and had a sizure. I'm telling you, it was really scary. Her baby was completely unresponsive and barely breathing! He was back and on his way home by Monday night.
All in all though, after a week in the woods and rationing toilet tank space it was good to be back home for a few days.
Warren and I are hosting our 'Empty Nesters' Family Home Evening on the spur of the moment Monday night. So the pressure is on to be ready!

The 'Old Fort' before Kari and the gang rebuilt it. Rylie, Kam, Riley, Carson, Eva and Kai




Angie and Kam get a quick 'briefing' before taking off in the RZR



Chance, Carson, Riley and Rylie at Happy Jack



This was my harvest when I got home

Kaylin comes to visit!

Yesterday afternoon we picked up Warren's sister Kaylin in Tempe, where she was 'enjoying' a training session for her work. She took an extra day so she could come for a quick visit.
We had Angie and her family and Scott and Kari over for a visit and light dinner. It was noisy and crazy as usual, but lots and lots of fun.
Today, Thursday, May 14th (our Jeff's birthday), Kaylin was here and we took her to Canyon Lake for a scenic drive. It's a very winding, norrow road. When we were almost at Tortilla Flats I asked Kay if she was O.K. and found out she was quite car sick! Poor thing! I should have asked her before I took her on that crazy ride. Fortunately I had some car sick pills in my purse and was able to help her keep things where they should be.
After our road trip, Kay treated us to a fabulous lunch at 'Cheesecake Factory' and then it was time to take her to the airport and say goodbye. It was a great visit, but WAY too short. O.K. you family members that live in the far off place called Utah, COME VISIT US SOON!

Kay and Trix in the bar at Tortilla Flats, AZ



Trix, Warren and Kay at Canyon Lake, AZ



Kaylin visits the Supersition Mountains and Gold Field Ghost town



Kay and Trix in the Birdcage - Tortilla Flats, AZ



Kaylin visits a 'Bordello'