Way overdue Picture Post

Alright, lots of pics below so beware. I am behind about 2 wks on uploading these.

First: Riley Graduated Kindergarten
Me and my baby! (I wore a dress) yippee!





Then the next day:
Hiked the Lost Dutchman Trail at Superstition Mountains!

From this pic, the state park is on that far left side.
I love this pic! This is the left (or north side) of Superstition Mountains. And yes, that's a fake coyote, a metal art thing.

Looking at this pic, I hiked up way far to the right, then up those rocks.

Those damn backpack straps gave me the worst tan line I've EVER had! It got to 101 degrees that day!

I ABSOLUTELY ADORE THIS PICTURE! I feel like my left arm actually looks thin, thus making my torso (or width) look thinner! Just love it!!!

The view, half way up, looking down to the East Valley.

Looking up to the Basin.

Looking back down the Mountain, but the trail curves around the side of the mountain, so you can't see where I began at.

This was taken in the Basin (the highest point I went to) looking up to the Flatiron!!!



My neice Lexi's 8th Bday Pool Party

My boys doubling up in the tube, haha!

Lual Hawaiin 8th Birthday!

My Konnor, worn out from swimming for 4 hours. Sitting in the yard "reading" a book!



The following pic is a random pic of my little town Maricopa. I wanted to show my bff how mountains surround the town and you can see them driving through town (down old main street) and I just think it's so beauitful!





Memorial Day BBQ & Pool Party!

Yes, yes, I had a little fun with the kids in the pool! Here: I was "pretending" to drownd. :D

Lalalala! How a lady poses in an inner tube!

XOXO,





Comments

  1. AnonymousJune 5, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    Nice pictures! We used to live in Gilbert at Val Vista and Williams Field Rd. I truly miss it. I think you are a bit nuts to hike in that hot temperature! You look like you are having fun though. We will be in N.Phoenix in 3 weeks---I can't wait!

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  2. JenJune 5, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    Cute Pics!!!! I'm so jealous of all your hiking!! I've done Pinnacle Peak a couple of times and then Devil's Bridge up in Sedona, but I want to do more!!! Maybe some day, we can meet and you can help me drag my ass up a mountain!!! I'd probably slow you down though!! Your boys are adorable and you look FANTASTIC!!!

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  3. KristenJune 5, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    Love the grad pics! :0)

    And I wanna go hiking so bad! I've never really been.. so I don't know if I would make it/pass out ..but you look great while doing it..

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  4. Jen from OregonJune 5, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    Great pictures!
    I can't believe you are swimming already this season... Oregon weather sucks it is raining, as usual

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  5. JanelleJune 5, 2010 at 5:26 PM

    Can I just say you look super cute in all your pictures! I need to go through your blog to see if I can find some before pics of you because I can't even imagine you being a big girl!

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  6. Liz - Lizzle - Libby LouJune 5, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    Miss Vickie- It JUST got hott!!! We had one of the coolest May's ever so it wasn't too bad. That last hike it got to 101 and it was tough, even w/ all the water I brought. But yeah the weather this wk is already creepin' up to 112, so I won't be doing it locally anymore unless it's a super short hike!

    Jen-we should for sure meet up and do a hike! I'd love that! Maybe up north a little or something. I'd like to do one outside of Phoenix but I don't want to drive up, hike, then drive back all alone. :(

    Kristen- you should totally try the hiking. Go once on a trail rated "easy" and just see if you ENJOY it!

    Jen from Oregon-Honey, we've been swimming for like 7 wks now! We get in the COLD pool as soon as it hits 90 degrees outside but me and my boys are water babies! But it's been over 100 the last week, so no worries with the pool temps! It's for sure swim season here!!!

    Janelle-I'll have to send you a link of my before pics, they are on here somewhere!

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  7. Lap Band GalJune 5, 2010 at 8:07 PM

    Awesome pics, you are so photogenic! :)

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  8. Girl BanditJune 6, 2010 at 12:36 AM

    Your kids are so gorgeous and so is the scenery in your town...what state is it??? You look so healthy and well too. Sorry your blog stuff didn't work out!!!

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  9. Liz - Lizzle - Libby LouJune 6, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    Thank you lapband gal!!!

    girl Bandit- we are in Arizona, near Phoenix but out in the boonies a bit! :D

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