And then we came to Arizona . Our usual trek is 11 hours of mind -numbing driving. This year, and NOT because we are older (well, maybe), we broke the trip up into 2 days. It was kinda hard to spend time in a hotel, knowing that we could have gone all the way. But the 2nd day felt short and more relaxed and we arrived in a mood to actually unpack the car and put everything in its place.
We stopped in Kayenta, on the Navajo Nation and stayed at the Hampton Inn which just happened to have the best reason for stopping. The decor, the staff in native dress and the fry bread. Oh my, as sinful as it must have been, nachos on fry bread is a reason in its self to stop. Plus ice cream and hot apples on fry bread !
The owners of the house are the same as previous years but they bought a larger home, overlooking the golf course and open space. We kind of rattle around in it and could easily host several family in the bedrooms and casita. Weather is much improved over last year and my trail walks are a favorite part of
our stays. We'll only be here a month this year.
Younger, but not by much, sister Sandy, came to Prescott to see son Patrick and Julie while Matthew and Maribel drove up from Yuma. So it was a nice family gathering and great to catch up.
Since it was Sandy's BD, of course, I had to capture Charlie and his duck. He is departed but is fondly remembered. He was almost fun to draw altho I'm swearing off long haired animals for awhile. 
I must have missed this - the whole time I was sick, I was off the computer. I LOVE Charlie. Again, the personality shines in his portrait. I won't even comment on the fry bread! Barb
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