Spring Break - Tucson, Arizona

Taylor and Cameron had the week of 10-14 off for Spring break.  Adrian was anxious to have a family vacation and invited grandma and grandpa along on a little journey to Tucson, Arizona.  There is some method to Adrian's thinking; Cameron has just received his driving learner's permit.  He of course didn't want to go on a trip, BUT the bait was he could drive grandpa's Corvette.  A sweet look for a 15-year old.  Okay, problem solved, trip planned.

The traveled to our house on Friday night and we had the boys sleep in the shed - one in a hammock and one on an air bed.  It's nice to have a second bedroom.  The next day it was off to the Grand Canyon and then on to Phoenix.  Adrian and family are staying with Ali and we are staying with an old friend from Roosevelt, Bruce and Deanna Brighton.  Sunday is Church.  Monday to Thursday is seeing the Kitt Observatory, Titan Missiles,  Caverns, Tombstone, skate parks, Mexican food, swimming in the hotel pool and butterflys.

This bridge is over the Grand Canyon on the way to the north rim.  The canyon view below is magnificent.

Adrian, Todd and Taylor took a Grand Canyon hike.  We stayed behind because the wind was blowing and it was cold.  We who live in St. George did not think of bringing coats.

Grand Canyon sites

With Ali, Paul, and the family!

Selfie with Bruce and Deanna Brighton.  Theron went to school with Bruce.

The US Titan Missile Museum is really quite fascinating.  Especially when Theron is watching for rattlesnakes.  In the other picture, we are looking down 150 feet the full length of the missile.
On to the Kitt Observatory.  Some really awesome telescopes!

We were also very close to the butterfly conservatory in Tuscon's Botanical Gardens.  Butterflys are so beautiful.  

Taylor had a great time looking at the (well we won't say it our loud) nude in the background while we had lunch.  Tombstone is a wild west town and it just wouldn't be right unless we participated in the old west dress-up.  Taylor makes a rocking good cowboy.

Update on St. George Living

It's been several weeks since I posted on the blog so it's time to get everyone updated.  You would think that tiny house living would give a person more time to write, journal, read, soak in the sun, relax -- no that is not correct.  There is so many things to do and so little time.

Rzr Riding
The Rzr has been one of the funnest toys we have purchased.  We take off and travel places you can't see from highways and byways.  We also get to spend time with relatives we don't see all the time and make new friends.  We have been on a sweet ride with Robin into the Mesquite mountains.  Another time, we went with Steve and Jackie to Gooseberry Mesa.  Many don't get to see views like this and have so much fun getting to the top.

Another time, we went with Brett and Lori Simonson trying to make a trip from Colorado City to Zions.  You have to cross the Virgin River several times.  In the spring, the river is high and the Rzr doesn't go through it.  We just lifted up our feet and let the water in.

Just the other day, we took a short ride and the desert flowers were out in all their color.  Who knew cactus could be so beautiful.  We are having a delightful time if you can tell.

New Home - Lot #57 BRIO, Washington, Utah
Don't ever go to a home show!  Our pure intent was to live in the trailer, take trips up north to see the family and wait for the big house to sell.  Then Curt and Melanee could get their new house and we would move back into the old house.  Well, the best laid plans do go awry from time to time.

We found a great development here in Washington.  Not too far into St. George proper, but close enough to all the amenities and businesses.  The development has a club house with pools and pickleball courts.  The homes are not large, ours will be about 1900 square feet.  We can park the RV on the side and have a three car garage.  The lot had to be oversized for these things, so we have more lot than we really want, but Theron has been investigating pools.  It looks like the pool will be part of the deal.

We are just waiting for the plans to be drawn and submitted to the city.  The amazing thing about this whole ordeal is that we both feel it is what we need to do.  The kids can come and stay and spend some significant time.  We are only a 4 hour drive away and can get their whenever we want.  The trailer will take us further south and further north as we desire.  Definitely more to come as the house progresses!!!!  Who knew?

Happy Birthday Melanie

At age - late 30's- Melanee never dreamed she would celebrate a birthday with three 16-month babies constantly surrounding her and begging for attention.  Well, that was her life this February 27 --- Happy Birthday to you!!!!

The kids presented her with balloons.

Jesse even offered to vacuum the floor.

They can be so quiet at times

and who can resist hugging LaLa with hair like this.

We love you Melanee and know that these days are stressful; hang in there fun times are ahead and so are more birthdays!

Love
Mom and Dad Schaefermeyer