My post about spring break planning got me thinking of our trip to Phoenix two years ago when Matt and I slipped away for a few nights while the boys had fun with Grandma and Grandpa. One of the fun things we did was visit the Desert Botanical Garden …
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A mother and children at Taliesin West
May 7, 2010 4 reader comments
In honor of Mother's Day, which is celebrated in the United States this Sunday, I thought I'd share this picture of a very maternal sculpture from our recent trip to Arizona. While we were there, Matt and I left the boys with his parents for a couple …
Eat at Joe’s (Farm Grill that is)
April 14, 2010 7 reader comments
So I think I've made no secret of the fact that I loves me a good burger. And fries. Oh, and if you want to throw in a milkshake, I won't argue with you. But I'm also a fan of all that is local and organic and I like to support small businesses. On …
Practicing paleontology at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
April 9, 2010 10 reader comments
Overheard in the Ancient Arizona fossil dig: Teddy: "Did you know I'm going to be a paleontologist?" Blond little girl: "Of course not. I just met you." Teddy: "Well I am. And I'm practicing. For when I'm all grown up. Look at that sign! It …
Dispatches from the road: Tips for crossing the desert
April 8, 2010 8 reader comments
On Easter afternoon, we loaded up our gear and headed from Los Angeles to Phoenix, where Matt's parents live. And no, we weren't on camels. Although we might have been better off if we were. Here's my brilliant travel tip of the week: When you've …
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