Wildfires in Arizona are an annual thing. Most are started by dry lightning but too many are started by idiots. 2013 was a tough summer with several active fires in June. We were at a friends pool party and could see the smoke plume off in the distance. Driving home it was much worse. Even…
Easy Zucchini Cakes
Attention in the building! We have joined the Blackstone craze. Mark wanted a 22-inch Blackstone for Father’s Day, we had a nice little scavenger hunt finding the one he wanted in stock. Wife of the year here, we bought it at Walmart, those that know me well know how much I dislike that place. He’s…
Kayaking the Colorado
Water is our happy place, especially in the hot Arizona summers. Lake Powell is one of our favorite places to cool off in the water. We’ve enjoyed boating on the lake for over 20 years and this was the first time we did anything on the other side of the dam. Let me tell you,…
Esther’s Enchilada Casserole
I’ve known Esther for over 30 years. We worked together at the American headquarters of a major car manufacturer. We hit it off right away and have been friends ever since. When she got married, she and Joe moved to our town. Before we moved to Arizona she shared her Enchilada Casserole recipe with me….
Independence Day
Happy 246th birthday to our United States of America! On this day in 1776, 56 brave men signed the Declaration of Independence and our nation was born. However you celebrate this day, take a moment to think of those amazing people who came together to make this great place called the United States of America.
Independence Day Parfait
Watch it wiggle, see it jiggle, it’s Jello brand gelatin. Jello is such a fun and easy dessert. Fancy Jello desserts make their appearance every year during the holidays but they are sometimes forgotten the rest of the year in our house. If you’re looking to get your kids involved in the kitchen, making Jello…
Motor Home on a Ferry
Today we’re going back to the summer of 2006. Our big trip in 2004 took us to the northeast so this time we went to the great northwest and western Canada. This was the last trip when I wasn’t the shortest person in the house. This was our second trip to Canada, the last trip being…
Flag Day!
Fly Old Glory high today! On this day in 1777, our official flag was adopted by the Second Continental Congress.
Summer FMCA Savings
Summer is here! Long days lounging in the sun with cool nights, oh wait. Not in the lower desert of Arizona. We are moving headlong into the hottest part of the year as I count the days until our monsoon storms roll in. June is our hottest month of the year and that’s when we…
Father’s Day Gadgets
Just in time for Father’s Day we are sharing our favorite must-have RV gadgets! I’m sure you have your favorite must-have gadget in your RV. You know, the one thing you will bring out and tell your camping neighbor how invaluable it is and how happy you are to have it. We have a few…