A Little Bite of Heaven

I think these are my favorite cookies of all times! Until yesterday, I had never actually made them. I only had these heavenly morsels when someone else baked them. I made them for my Lunch Bunch group, and I guess they were a hit, because I didn't get to bring any home for my disappointed husband. Peanut butter and chocolate. I hope they have these cookies in Heaven!

Out On The Town!

We've been trying to explore Tucson, with the few nights that we're actually in town. Rob found out about this restaurant that has a train, so we met up, after work, and headed to dinner.

Pinnacle Peak is not just a restaurant, but a little western town. They have all these little shops, and old wagons, and western things surrounding the restaurant. There is a live comedy/gun show, that Kade did not enjoy. The guns went off and he started crying. They have a train, that goes thru a little cemetery and mining town. There is a Merry-go-round and (plastic) horses to ride. It was a neat place. Kade loved it!

Riding his horse
Going on the "choo-choo"
We're off, on the merry-go-round, that lasted forever!
He was having a blast!
Round
and round
and round we went.
Needless to say, he fell asleep on the way home!

We Grew This!

This watermelon came out of our garden. We'll miss our Tempe house garden!I didn't take pictures of all the tomatoes. Yuck!

Brady Springs Camping

We headed up to the mountains, Thursday afternoon, for a weekend of camping. Rob decided that Labor Day weekend would be a good time to get out of town, where cell phones didn't work, and just have a fun time.
Most of you know that camping is not at the TOP of my list of fun times, but I was actually looking forward to it. Kade was so excited, even though he had no idea what it was. He would just say all week, "go camping!" It had been almost a year since we had camped, so I'm sure he didn't remember what it was. He was just excited because we were excited.
Kade was so good in the car, and it was a long drive... We left around noon, and after a few stops, arrived around 7. He loved having Boe sitting next to him in the car. He would tell him, "lay down, puppy," and then giggle when Boe actually did it.

So here are some pics from Labor day weekend.
The Eagar Abode

Kade was hiding behind his hat. He didn't want anyone to see how dirty he was. :)
Kade and Daddy tried fishing in the creek. Every time they checked on their lines, Kade would come back and say, "No fish."

Kade and I picked a bouquet of wildflowers, to decorate our table.
We bought this awesome new air mattress that is lifted up off the ground. It was heavenly. Even the dog had his bed.
Rob was chopping firewood, with a very dull axe.
Kade loved helping Daddy find firewood, especially since he got to go for rides int the mule, or "truck" as he calls it.
Our friends, Scott, Mel, and Remi arrived on Friday. Deirdre, Gavin, Garth, and her parents showed up Friday night. Saturday morning, Wade, Jack, and Jasper showed up.
Kade was excited to see his friends and cousins. The kids loved playing in the mule.
Kade & Remi
Garth, just chillin'!
Deirdre's Dad, Rob, & Wade - showing us what he's learned on the guitar.
Hiding out from the rain.
Kade telling Mommy, "No fish!"
Playing by the creek.
Mel & Remi
Kade & Remi
Deirdre & Garth


Boys & Their TOYS!
Kade, Rob, & Mel sitting by the campfire.
The guys went up on the mountain to shoot guns. Kade did not like it. But he loved sitting on this motorcycle.
Look, I made it into another picture!
We had a blast! The dog slept for 2 straight days, without eating, after we came home. I was jealous!