Happy Easter~ 2011!

Reagan participated in her first Easter egg hunt today, sponsored by our church, Union Park Methodist.  She loved looking for eggs but did not enjoy chatting it up with the Easter bunny!  Maybe next year-  Happy Easter everyone!

Wordless Wednesday

Girls Night Out

Friday night we gathered at the Copa Cavana to celebrate Nettie's birthday!

Mango mojitos and delicious appetizers were served and we danced in our heels! Another great night with the girls!

Happy birthday Nettie!

Wordless Wednesday

Hiking with a purpose.

A few months ago, as my birthday was drawing near, it occurred to me that this year, I was in a new age bracket. Oh you know the one, age 35-40 on every survey ever filled out.

So I decided it was high time for a girl's weekend! Nette was on board and our idea hatched to spend a weekend in Sedona with one of her coworkers (Kim) and her bestie (Debbie). Plane tickets were bought, spa reservations were made and this past weekend we had an amazing time in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Sedona! *****


We arrived Thursday and the heat hit me like fifty lashes with a wet noodle. The cure? Margaritas! And some of the best Mexican food I've experienced. We spent the night at Kim's (amazing) house complete with pool, orange trees and adorable dogs/pet turtle! *****


Friday we headed up North to Sedona. After catching lunch at a really cool brewery, we headed off to our prearranged hike with our spiritual advisor, Clint. Turned out, five hours later we were bonded over nature, a medicine wheel experience, and the utter relaxation hiking this land makes you feel. Wonderful. Friday night we ventured out for martini's and sushi, pool and wine. *****


Saturday started bright and early with our spa treatments. Hot stone massage? BLISS. We then spent a couple hours by the pool and had lunch. Saturday afternoon was spent touring wineries and Saturday night was the best dinner the town had to offer. We topped off the night with some light dancing at Olde Sedona Bar. *****


Sunday started with a hike and another amazing breakfast... we experienced building rocks at a vortex and taking in the amazing scenery. We caught a flight back home and reality set in when we touched down in DSM and my capri's suddenly were not quite right for the 40 degree temps! *****


What a truly incredible weekend, feeling empowered, relaxed, and rejuvinated! Here are some pics~ Scottsdale:

Phoenix:

Kim's house~

Winery #1~

Winery #2~

Winery #3~

Wouldn't be a trip without FUDGE!

The only non-golden arches in the US (possibly the world?). And yes, there was a lawsuit.

Night life~

Cactus!

The scenery~

Overlooking Sedona~

First man and woman~

At the vortex~

Until next time....