Summer in Arizona

Shannon and I just returned from a very HOT Arizona.  I have had my eye on a great continuing education course down there and finally the stars lined up for us to get down to it.  It was a great course dealing with developing beautiful smiles. 

We were absolutely enthralled with all the things to do down in the Scottsdale and Sedona areas but realized it was simply too hot to do anything that was not indoors.  So I happily went to class while Shannon found relief in the large shopping malls of Scottsdale.  Now I know why all you snowbirds go in the winter and come home in the spring! 

We found several things that we would like to go back and do when it is a little cooler.  I think we will try timing for the next course during the cooler months so we can get out and do a little more.  We hope you all had a wonderful summer and wish you students good luck with the new school year.  Have a great Day!!! 

Summer Fun

Just returned from a family vacation/reunion.  We had a great time on the lake.  The kids enjoyed spending time with cousins and grandparents.  We had an opportunity to go out and waterski for a day, so I couldn't resist throwing on a ski and showing the kids what dad could do!!!  Well unfortunately my body didn't show up for the entertainment.  I did get up and skied a little until the waves were too much and down I went.  I thought maybe I'd give it another shot but in the process I realized things weren't quite right with my back. Apparently the muscles that use to work quite nicely thank you very much aren't quite what they use to be.  I spent the rest of the trip moaning and groaning, asking the kids to "pick up my shoes", "will you put my socks on" etc, and popping ibuprofen by the bottle.  Needless to say I have decided to put up the slalom ski for good.  I guess I need to find a new, more leisurely water sport to fill the summer time.  If there are any sugestions let me know.  Isn't it fun to get older.  Hope you all are having a great summer.