Year 8 – Week 17 – Day 4

Spontaneous road trip day! We got a tip that the Little Colorado River was spiking in flow, which means that Grand Falls was probably running. This was the USGS graph at the peak. By the time we left, it had dropped to 20% of this max flow.

We were afraid of a heavy winter storm sweeping through northern AZ, but we made it with clear roads and sunshine. It was cold and WINDY!

“Are you done with pictures yet?”

I wish we could have seen that peak flow, but this was still amazing

Look at Trevor’s hair blowing!

Our spontaneous road trip buddies – Amber, Blake, and Blake

For scale, Amber and the Blakes are in the little overlook hut at the top of the falls.

There is Bill, Brendan and Trevor!

On the way home, we found that winter storm.

Here’s a 8x video from the dash cam driving through the snow. We made it through safely back to the sunny, warm, dry land at home.

Year 8 – Week 17 – Day 3

We can’t let too much time go by without a trip back to the ostrich ranch! We have to enjoy it while the weather is still beautiful. This day was gorgeous but super windy!

They have added a chicken feeding section since we were here last!

The boys love the ostriches, and all of the rest of the animals too. But their favorite part is easily the rainbow lorikeets. They just love that the birds can land on them.

After the ranch, we dropped Trevor off at the house and Brendan, Bendy and I went to see the new “How to Train Your Dragon” movie. We loved it! Who knew Bendy was a dragon rider?

Year 8 – Week 16 – Day 2

The school had a “Sweetheart Dance” for Valentine’s Day. I was shocked that the boys wanted to go, but they did!

We got there right before they shut out the lights for the dance. Brendan was tearing up the dancefloor. (Trevor runs by in the background)

Now the party shoes can really shine!

Happy Heart Day!

Trevor’s friend was so dolled up with fancy hair and makeup, she looked so beautiful! But they would NOT let me take a good clear picture.

Trevor made me a valentine card at the craft table. It had tornadoes and emergency vehicles.

Brendan made me a heart hat!

Valentine selfie!