48 hours.
20 of those hours in a truck.
5 people.
3 of those people under age 10.
1000+ miles.
400+ of those miles were white knuckle driving conditions.
Spending 7 waking hours at my dad's...totally worth it!
Hey, wanna see my trip pictures? COME ON, SIT DOWN LET ME GET OUT THE SLIDE PROJECTOR...
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start of our trip...nice... |
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lake Powell! |
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Return trip lake Powell. That's what I'm talking about... |
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indian reservation--finally a break in the snow |
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hubby wants to move here...wonder* elk* why? |
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white out |
After the majority of our white knuckle trip, we finally arrived in Phoenix. ahhhhhh.....
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cloud break |
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birth of a rainbow |
On to my dad's place. In his retirement, he is doing what he loves. He does petting zoos and wagon rides. Needless to say, my kids love going to see "Cowboy Grandpa".
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for you Stacey...lol |
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hand built (modern) covered wagon |
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My dad is the host with the most. We didn't get to spend near enough time with him on this quick business trip, but we plan on a trip again to see him in the spring. If you are in the Phoenix Arizona area, give my dad a call. You won't be sorry.
A big shout out to my capable, patient, wise, hubby who got us to and from safely even in the worst driving conditions.
It was a trip that we won't soon forget.
Glad to be home...
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