Salsa Festival

Safford has an annual Salsa festival and we have never been before so we were up for an adventure.  There was a live band playing, there were many booths to walk through, and there was a car show which was probably the best part.  I love to look at old cars that have been restored and I'm sure this was Colton's favorite part too.  This was a fun Saturday activity for a few hours at least.  There isn't much to do around here so when a big event is going on, we are sure to go! Colton said the blue 69 Camaro was the best looking one there and I would have to agree.  I do have a thing for chevy and camaros.

Morenci Mine

There is a mine about an hour away from us and Grandma and Grandpa took us for a drive today to go check it out.  I had been there before but it was a long time ago so it was neat to see it again.  It is huge!  I definitely didn't remember it being so big.  It is an open pit copper mine and we watched the big dump trucks travel from one spot to another dumping all the wasted sand and rock.  I love exploring the land and nature around us and it is even better when we have a personal show-fer to tell us all the stories about it (Grandpa).  We were keeping our eyes out on the way home because Grandpa and Grandma were telling us there is usually big horn sheep in the hills.  We were just about back in town and Colton spotted one up on the hill.  We pulled over and as we were watching him, the sheep jumped up on a rock and was just standing there as if he knew we were staring at him!  It was cool and kind of funny.  I wish I got a better picture but this one will have to do.   

Oh kitty

Grandma and Grandpa have a cat at their house and this is where I found him today. I just thought it was cute and kind of funny so I just had to share!

Labor Day

I am so glad after two in a half years of being married I was finally able to bring Colton to Mt. Graham for Labor Day!  This is a family tradition that has been going on for years and years!  This is a very special place and as Grandpa says, "a piece of heaven."  There are so many friends and family members that celebrate Labor Day here at Columbine and I couldn't think of a better place to be!  Thank you Clint and Rachel for bringing your Ranger and taking us for rides.  We had so much fun!  It is so fun to go hiking, play games, sit by the camp fire, and make biscuits and homemade ice cream.  So yummy!!