The three families left Central Phoenix and headed to the northeast end of Phoenix where the work now was. We ended up in a different campground on a reservation nestled in the mountains. It is quieter here, the stars are brighter at night, the opportunities to see wild life are more abundant and the kids are thrilled because they serve donuts every morning in the clubhouse. We have beautiful views of the mountains when we step out of our campers and see God’s Hand in nature. The campground is affiliated with a local hotel so we have access to their two pools and workout room which is a nice change for the kids. They also have here on the campground premises a pool and a hot tub, a pool table, big screen tv with cable and access to 4 computers. Talk about roughing it!  So even though we are in a remote place, we have all the amenities. Kind of distracting though when we were trying to finish up the school year. But we are practically finished now.

We continue to enjoy spending time with our cousins and revisited the Botanaical Gardens and climbed the Red Rocks at Papago Park. The kids and I spent time with Cindy and her kids having a picnic down at the fountain and swimming at the hotel pool. For us as a family, we have visited some churches and had the opportunity to hear author Kevin Lehman speak. The AC went out on our van when it was 107 degrees out one Sunday but God in His mercy brought a cold front in and it went down to the 60’s the rest of the week until the weekend when we could take it in to be repaired. Oh we are so blessed! I can't tell you how relieved I am to have AC back. I am truly a pampered child, not a pioneer woman. How did they ever survive out here back then? It is supposed to climb to 120 this summer. My oh my! We are flying home for a month next week and are very excited. Just to be with our friends and church family will be a welcome treat.

 Here's a photo of our Phoenix cousins!