OFF ROADING

Two months ago Michael traded in his 4Runner for a new Toyota FJ Cruiser.  Although he was sad to say goodbye to the beloved 4Runner, we are happy to have the FJ. Michael's been wanting one for a few years now. His parents used to let him drive their various 4 wheel drive vehicles growing up and we have really enjoyed becoming more involved in the 4WD culture. There is a group here that we have gone out with a few times called 'AZFJ'. They are a lot of fun, and seem to be very happy to lend help whenever possible. We have also enjoyed going out with a few of our friends. These pictures were taken last week in an area about 45 minutes from our place. 

Michael, me, Brad and Michelle, and Dan.

Monday Night Football - Cardinals vs 49ers

Michael and I had the opportunity to go to a Cardinals football game 

this past Monday. We hadn't ever been to an NFL game, let alone a

Monday night game.  I'll be honest, I'm not the biggest

sports fan, but I really like attending sporting events. Anyhow, we had the best time. I have never experienced anything like it.  The game ended up going right down to the last play where the Cardinals made a goal line stand to win.

Halloween Weekend- Sand Dunes!

Over Halloween weekend Michael and I and a group of friends headed down to the sand dunes right outside of Yuma, Arizona.  Every year over Halloween and Thanksgiving a large amount of people gather for a good time at the sand dunes.  I couldn't believe the amount of people that gather down there. It was a mini city of trailers, tents, and sand toys.  It reminded me of  Sand Mountain in Utah during Easter.  However, this seemed much bigger.  There were a lot more people.  The weather was also nice even though it was a little hot.  It was 96 degrees on Saturday.  We were listening to the radio down there and it said it was the hottest November 1st since 1968.  It was actually the hottest November 1st I had ever experienced.  Its definitely not that hot in Utah.  It was really weird to me that it was that hot in November.  I am still adjusting to the weather down here.

At sunset every night there are drag races at the top of the sand

dunes.  Many people get together with different pieces of 

equipment (trucks, quads, sand rails, dirt bikes, etc) and race 

for about thirty to forty minutes before it gets dark.  The cops 

allow it till dark and then stop it because it can be dangerous.  

It draws quite a crowd and was really 

fun to watch.

Michael and I are standing in front of the fence that is being

built to separate the U.S and Mexico.  Its probably not the 

exact border but very close.  There was so much border patrol

at the sand dunes I couldn't believe it.

This is probably my favorite piece of equipment.  Who

would have thought a lawn mower could be so much 

fun?

Michael on a dirt bike.

 

Thursday Hikes!!!

Every Thursday a group of us at work try to get together to go on a hike up South Mountain. We have been pretty good about going most Thursday's, but sometimes things come up and we don't go.  Anyway, its something I really enjoy doing.  The view is absolutely gorgeous.

 This is a picture of Molly and I.  This is right 

 up Mormon Trail on South Mountain.  It had a 

  spectacular view of downtown Phoenix.

This is Dana and I up National Trail on South

 Mountain.  This too had a very nice view.