rainy day

Arizona got the storms from San Diego today; we've got cloudy skies and a day full of rain. Neil and I have spent the majority of the day watching our shows and eating Valentines Day candy. Minnie has spent the majority of the day running in the rain then running & slipping on the tile floors. This dog HATES baths but for some reason she loves playing in the rain. Every ten minutes or so she will get up from the couch and run to the back window and watch the rain come down. Obviously our dog is easily entertained.

I love lazy days with my little family. Now its time to run a few errands and then to Oregano's for dinner.

 Wet dog!

I love the little wet paw prints on the concrete.

"I'm going to attack the rain-drops." -Minnie

enjoying the day

Neil and I decided to get out of the house and enjoy this AMAZING Arizona weather. A high of 77 degrees; I couldn't ask for better weather. We decided to grab some sandwiches and take Minnie to Papago Park for a family picnic. Minnie had a blast watching prairie dogs & ducks while Neil & I enjoyed the GORGEOUS weather. We walked around the park and little Minnie got to peek in the zoo. This is the perfect location for a nice hike or an enjoyable picnic.

After our picnic we decided to take a ride over to the new Spring training facility for the AZ Dbacks. It was so fun to see the fields; it reminds me of the good old days when I would watch Neil play High School baseball. The fresh manicured lawns and all the yummy concession stands; I can't wait to watch games at this facility. They even have a Salty Senorita spot where I purchase yummy margaritas while watching the game. Neil was in heaven while walking around the facility; he really misses playing ball. We plan on attending SEVERAL games; and plan on going to plenty of ASU baseball games. It is such a nice time of the year to get out and enjoy the sun. I couldn't imagine living somewhere that wouldn't allow us to enjoy the outdoors; granted summers here are hot, but during that time I am soaking up the sunshine in a pool!

 Beautiful Papago park

 The new Spring Training facility for the AZ Dbacks & Colorado Rockies

superbowl; not so super!

Superbowl Sunday, a huge fail in my eyes.
Why? No Cardinals. And it is the Steelers.... againnnnnnnn. No new teams.
I am not going to root for the Steelers; they destroyed my hopes and dreams for a Cardinals Superbowl "W".
I am not going to root for the Packers even though that is where a majority of my family is from.
It is a total wash this year. Could both teams just lose?

Larry Fitz deserves a ring as an Arizona Cardinal. Maybe next year.

We are still representing the Cardinals though :) Way to go Minnie!