Phoenix Spring 2010

On Friday afternoon, we left St. George and headed to good ol' Phoenix. I love that place and decided this weekend that I could actually live down there. We made a few stops on our way down. One of them was at Jacob Lake, for those of you who don't know, my grandpa was killed in a car accident 12 years ago coming across there. It was a very scary feeling to drive over that pass and think of him.

Picture taken at the top of Jacob Lake We also stopped a couple other places that we had never been too. We stopped at the CliffDwellers and took some pictures of the awesome rocks. It was such a fun thing to see. We also stopped at Lee's Ferry and took some pictures. It was the first time I have ever stepped foot in the Colorado River. It was freezing but so fun.

The three of us crammed in one rock.

Standing in the Colorado River

We then went on to Phoenix where we layed out on Saturday morning, then took in a NASCAR race. I have been totally addicted to NASCAR for quite a few years, but I have just recently started to get MaCail and Tara into it. They are starting to like it and we are planning more vacations to go see more races. I love Jimmie Johnson and Carl Edwards. MaCail has decided she likes Kasey Kahne and Denny Hamlin. Tara likes Matt Kenseth so far. The race was so much fun to be at. Jimmie about won again. He has won 2 of the 3 races I have been to. It is so fun to watch them when my guys do good.

The three of us enjoying the race.

After the race

We stopped by the Mesa Temple on our way to the race. It was amazingly beautiful. I loved it. I have never been to that temple so it was nice to get to see a new temple. I love palm trees and love that the temple has them all around it.

On Sunday, we got up and went to church then went to a Diamondbacks game. It was so much fun. I have never been to a professional baseball game before so it was a new experience for me. Tara and I sat in right field by the Pirates bull pen. It was a lot of fun and I got sunburned. It was fun to spend some time doing something I have never done before, but to also spend some time in the sun and just relax.

Tara and I with the field in the background

All together it was such a fun trip. I got to experience things I have never done before. It was a lot of fun and an eye opening experience for me. I got to see some new country and spend some time with some great friends. We had such a fun weekend and it was just nice to get away. I loved it and can't wait for more fun.