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Aug. 16, 2008
Can you hear me? Can you hear me now?
 We are in Prescott AZ now. Its very pretty up here and so much cooler in temp than Phoenix. We are in a remote campground since we couldn't find any RV parks that would allow kids. We finally found one and while it's not the best of places, it is very scenic. The funny part is that the only way to get signal on our cell phones is to go climb up high on some rocks just like in the movie "RV." This is a picture of my son finally getting signal for me. By the time I get to the top to make my call, I'm so winded I can't talk! Then, it is what they call "monsoon season" here, so we have to make sure we leave ourselves enough time to get back down the mountain everytime time we see a storm roll in. (The storms, which roll in quickly, are beautiful here, by the way) It is very funny and definitely a challenge to stay in touch with everyone.
The countryside in this part of Arizona is beautiful. The mountains, the sunsets, the rolling green hills ( my soul was thirsty for green after being in the desert for so long), the climbing rocks, the vast expanse of sky, I just keep drinking it all in everytime I'm out and about running my errands.
 We went to downtown Prescott, visited a sweet local museum where my children had more enjoyment from the snail they found outside than the artifacts in the buildings.The ensuing science lesson was much more fun. We've definitely had our fill of pioneer history I'd say. We enjoyed the shops and eateries downtown.
 We visited Jerome,AZ which involved a very scenic drive up through the mountains. The ride just kept getting prettier and prettier. We learned the history of the town ( an old mining town once known as the largest ghost town in the US - Take note of the sign Daniel got a kick out of!) but found God's handiwork so much more interesting. With all the beauty surrounding us, the town seemed more like an eyesore. There was a mineral display, which took ordinary looking rocks, lit a black light by them and displayed beautiful florescent colors. Kind of like what God does with us. He takes ordinary experiences and produces beauty in our lives through them. The town's artist colony was interesting but they all seemed to be trying to imitate nature. The kids decided God was the ultimate artist after all.
We've been enjoying the cooler weather while we try to gear up for the next school year. As a family, we have been getting involved at a local church here, which has been nice. The kids have been hiking all over the terrain as well as taking bike rides to explore the lake. All in all its been beautiful. God has defintely been blessing us again !
Here's the view from our campground
"The Lord God is my strength.
He has made my feet like the feet of a deer,
and He makes me walk on high places."
Habbakkuk 3:19
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Posted by Cousin Lisa 
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Aug. 17, 2008 - Lorretta...
xoxo
Wendy