An actual family picture

You know how when you are always taking pictures and you never have a picture of yourself or your whole family. Well, when you are on vacation it's a little easier to get someone else to take a picture of you. I can't tell you how many I was taking of the Japanese tourists at the Grand Canyon. And yes, they do have the latest in all the camera gadgetry, (and cool haircuts.) HAha.

Day 5/Palatki Red Cliffs

We decided to go see the Indian Ruins and had to take the back unpaved, dusty, red, bumpy road to get there. This is an Ancient Rock Art and Ruin Site and these are pics that the kids took. I also took some pictures with my regular camera of the Indian Art on the wall, so when I get those developed I'll post them. It's amazing to see those from so long ago. Now they have it roped off with workers up there because of all the vandalism. But it's still quite an experience to see that.

West Fork Trail

Sedona is not only known for the "Red Rock" but for all the unbelievable hiking trails. There are hiking trails everywhere and every one leads to picturesque views. This was "West Fork Trail" and easy for the kids with a lot of criss crossing across the creek. And finally, one of the two family pictures. This was the bridge to get to the trail. There are caves along the way and running water all along the trail. The kids did pretty good as we hiked about 2 1/2 miles. Next time, we plan on doing a harder one. mwahhaahaaa.

Pink Jeep Tour

This was our second time on the "Pink Jeep Tour". The kids like to scream and "Woo Hoo" through the whole ride as we 4-wheel through the rocky back roads of Sedona. Even though it's bumpy and steep we get to see some unbelievable views. I only fell onto the kids once going up one of those steep crazy hills. The first picture is in the pink jeep going straight down one of those roads you aren't supposed to be going down. AAAGGGGHHHH!!
The third picture is of the kids on "submarine rock". Next time we plan on renting a jeep so we can go on our own "jeep tour". O K. Now I'm scared!!

The Grand Canyon

I told the kids that the Grand Canyon is one of The 7 wonders of the world. They told me We have 6 more to go!
These are pics that the kids took. Actually, Jared took them. Tessa I found out, is scared to death to go near the edge. She asked if she could walk on the grass which was on the other side of the sidewalk. She is a lot like me and scared of looking down. She didn't even want to sit on the wall to get her picture taken she was that scared.
Jared on the other hand, is not scared, and makes me scared that he will clumsily trip over his big feet whle he is in "Jared's world".

The last picture is of a "Wupatki pueblo" that was built and occupied in the 1100's.

Sedona for Thanksgiving.

So we went to Sedona for Thanksgiving. As you guys all know we have a timeshare there and upgraded our room because we love it so much there and now the kids are getting bigger, so we needed more room and a kitchen. The first day my friend Ann came up from phoenix to have lunch and catch up. I met Ann when I first moved to L.A. in 87' and got a job at the "Broadway" in cosmetics. Yes we were "lipstick pushers". We are still friends after all these years and still keep in touch.
She always liked to tease me that I was older than her, even though it's ONLY A FEW MONTHS Ann. Geez, am I older than everyone? Tessa never lets me forget it. She says I'm going to die first because I'm the oldest. Good thing I'm not sensitive!

There's a beautiful little creekside with miniature golf that the kids love to play and the colors are amazing in the fall.