Thursday, May 31, 2012

Staycation/day 2

So pretty much on our staycation I got to chose what to do... woo hoo me... AND I didn't want it to cost money... remember... we just had to buy a truck... so I picked something we really like to do ... go look at model homes! The ones that are fully decorated of course!!!
So we went to Mountain Bridge Blandford homes. They are around Power and McKellips... not too far away and they had 9 models. If you like to look at model homes these were great! We got a few ideas....







These were just a FEW of the ideas... these homes were decked out! Way fun way to spend day two  of our Staycation!
Awwwww.... but our Staycation has come to an end... we'll just have to do this again sometime!
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Monday, May 28, 2012

Staycation/Desert Botanical Garden

Back in April... yes I'm a little behind... Mike and I had a three day weekend. We were going to go out of town but we had to stick around and sell the old truck so we opted for a Staycation! I went to the public library and got a cultural pass to the Desert Botanical Garden. The library has cultural passes for a lot of places to visit around town... museums, the zoo etc. The cultural pass allows you to get in FREE! The only catch is getting to the library early enough to snatch one before they are all gone!
I had not been to the Garden in years and this was the time of year for their Butterfly exhibit which I wanted to see.
WARNING... this post has a LOT of pictures... but just be glad I didn't post ALL the ones I took.. Ha! But if ya like desert plants then enjoy....
 EVERYTHING was in bloom!!! It was the perfect time to go.


 I LOVE grasses... LOVE them.... I am trying to grow some at my house!
 Little critters were everywhere... If I was a critter this is where I would want to live!

 FINALLY... we found the butterfly enhibit!








I had no idea that butterflys like oranges!

 I absolutely LOVED the butterfly exhibit... not so sure if Mike shared my excitement! The workers told us how they got the butterflys and how long they live etc... very cool!
 Now we are off walking down another path!


 Yes... we actually read some of the informational signs... isn't that why they are there!??!












 Ha!... this looks like a lazy cactus!
Hummingbird!

 I LOVE succulents! We try to grow some at home and the birds also love them!


 Awwwww..... our day is coming to an end! I loved my day at the desert!
Day one of our staycation was great... but mostly because I spent it with my best buddy! Thanks Mike!
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Hi there everyone! I've noticed that a lot of people have a little life story on their blogs. So, always wanting to keep up with the latest BLOG trends, I've decided to put on a little blurb about my life for anyone that's interested. BUT, so no one is bored or has heard it all, I've put MY LIFE in ORIGINAL story form... Once upon a time there was a brown eyed girl, born of goodly parents, who set out on a journey. She traveled for a very VERY long time, through desert, mountains and forests and along the way she brought with her 6 wonderful treasures. But, alas, there were dark times, battles and dragons along the way, but she kept on going, with her treasures giving her strength and direction. Then in the desert, she met a blue eyed handsome prince, who had also been on a long long journey, and he had 2 treasures. So as you might have already guessed the ending.... the brown eyed girl and the blue eyed prince along with their treasures and a bunch more treasures, lived very happily ever after! Life is GOOD! It's party time now!