Summer coming to an end?

These last couple weeks we had Rhonda and Gary with us after we returned from San Diego and I think they might have brought some of the cooler temps with them from Indiana!  Granted, Indiana is still warm but they are starting to experience some of their fall temperatures.  In fact, Joe and Heather took the girls to a bonfire last week, so it was cool enough for that!

We have been loving the cooler weather!  Last week, I drove to and from work with the windows down.  It is amazing that 88* can feel cool to this Phoenix body!  We can't wait for the cooler temps, the ability to open the windows and turn off the continuous a/c. 

I'm sure Sonora cant wait either as she loves to spend her mornings sitting on the couch outside checking out the backyard and listening to the noises of the neighborhood. 

Well, I need to cut this short as I am getting ready to start a weekend of work.  I am trying to have a positive outlook on this weekend and be ready to grow personally and professionally and remember that God gave me this natural ability coupled with education and training to take care of His people. 

I am also 1/2 through with Week 5 of the exercise program Turbo Fire by Chalene Johnson and I am loving the program, the results and Chalenes contagious encouragement...even through a television!  This is a 20 week program so I am not there yet but am already seeing results so I can't wait !  After this, I plan on starting her Chalean Extreme program (which focuses on weights and toning not just Cardio) and do the Hybrid program of Turbo Fire and Chalean Extreme.

San Diego in September

We always LOVE going to San Diego and it is such a wonderful escape from the heat...and the drive is only 6 hours.  Lots of people from Phoenix will also take a quick 45 minute flight, as well.  We have always drove though because we like having access to a car. 

This past weekend we left at 9 am Friday morning and traveled to San Diego.  I had worked Thursday night so it was a quick drive for me as I slept the whole way.  :)   When we got into San Diego, we stopped at Influx, a favorite coffee shop of ours in Little Italy for a quick caffeine pick-me-up.  We took a quick walk around Little Italy to stretch our legs from the car ride.  We then headed to the airport to pick up Rhonda and Gary who had flown in from Indiana to spend the weekend with us! 

We headed up to Point Loma Lighthouse to show them the amazing views of San Diego and the harbor.  We then decided to check out Point Loma Seafood...a suggestion from a co-worker of mine.  The food and atmosphere was perfect.  You could tell this was a place that locals visited.  We had fresh seafood and ate at an outside table overlooking a marina.  We saw lots of pelicans and a couple seals.  There were a lot of people relaxing with families enjoying a glass of white wine with their seafood after a long week of work.  Ahh, to live in San Diego....(maybe one day) ;)

Afterwards, we headed to our hotel near the Qualcomm Stadium.  This was the reason for the trip.  We were checking out the Army vs San Diego State football game Saturday evening. 

The next morning, we woke early and had breakfast at the hotel and then headed out to Torrey Pines State Reserve beach.  What a beautiful morning!  We walked about 3 hours on the beach watching surfers, fishermen, helicopters and quite a few old WW2 planes flying down the coastline. 

We headed back to the hotel to freshen up (and I took a quick nap) then headed to the stadium for a West Point tailgate party.  Food was amazing and we enjoyed spending time in the beautiful weather.  The game started at 4pm so we made our way into the stadium.  The Army lost big time but it was still an enjoyable game.

Sunday we woke early and headed to the Scripps Birch Aquarium and had a great time exploring the small but wonderful aquarium.  My favorite part was their Seahorse exhibit.  What amazing creatures God created. 

On our way out of town we stopped at Lucha Libre, a Mexican restaurant featured on Man vs Food that a lot of people have recommended to us.  Food was delicious and Gary commented it might have been the best quesadilla he had ever had!  We then headed back on the road to hot Phoenix. 

All in all, a relaxing and enjoyable San Diego trip.  We always love coming to San Diego, it is such a neat and beautiful city that has so much to offer!

5 Year Wedding Anniversary

We were able to spend our 5 year wedding anniversary up north and explored Flagstaff, Sedona, Cottonwood and took a couple scenic drives.  Such beautiful part of the country the northern part of Arizona is.  I have said it many times before...Phoenix is the ugliest place in AZ!  We are kinda getting tired of the summer and can't wait for the BEAUTIFUL weather of winter here.