Dr. Willey Visits Flagstaff.

Snow is slowly starting to melt around here - there is still plenty on the ground, but I can at least get out of my neighborhood smoothly now. After our snow day last week, the skies were clear until Friday evening when it began again, but this time it was only about an inch. We missed most of that wave though because we were driving to Phoenix to collect Jeff Willey, a good friend from Clemson. He flew in late Friday night, so we stayed in Phoenix on Friday. Saturday we drove up towards Flagstaff, stopping to drive through Sedona to show Jeff the Red Rocks. At the Northern edge of Sedona we got out and took a short walk through Oak Creek Canyon. Most of Sedona is at about 5,000 ft. and clear of snow, but Oak Creek is closer to 6,000 and did have a bit snow. Here are some pictures...




On Saturday night we took Jeff out on the town, taking him to some unique bars and restaurants in downtown Flagstaff. He appreciated the small town eclectic feel that Flagstaff has to offer.

Our plan Sunday was to rent some snow shoes and take a walk in Buffalo Park, but alas, the snow was falling and the wind was whipping when we woke up that morning. So, Jeff got a feel for a "real" Flagstaff Sunday in December, spent inside in the heat, watching football, and cooking food. Despite missing our snow shoe outing, we enjoyed relaxing and hanging out much like our time spent together in Clemson!

Jeff left Sunday evening; it was s short trip, but we REALLY appreciated such a great friend coming all the way to Flagstaff to see our little life out here! We also wish he and his wife luck in the coming months as they are expecting their first child in March.

Jason and I are working through this week and next Monday and Tuesday, counting down the days until Christmas break and a trip back East. We are looking forward to seeing the Bailey side of the family next week for some holiday fun! Speaking of holiday fun, here is a great picture I snapped of Maddie in her ugly holiday sweater; she really loved it...but not really.


Enjoy the impending holiday celebrations!

Winter Wonderland!

Winter is at last upon us in Flagstaff! It started snowing late Sunday night and hasn't stopped. We both went to work Monday morning, but NAU closed at noon and Jason came home around the same time. We've tested out the new snow blower once already today; wondering how many more times we'll be outside shoveling today?? We're hunkered down inside, sipping on soup and tea, and catching up on random things around the house. The snow is still coming down heavily outside, so we're not sure where we'll be tomorrow.



Last weekend we also got up some decorations for Christmas. Our tiny tree is slowly gathering more decorations. We stuck to the fake tree again this year, maybe next year we'll step up our game to the real tree. We certainly have plenty to choose from in Northern AZ...the Blue Spruce at the White House actually came from a forest in AZ.




We're looking forward to a visit from our friend Jeff Willey this weekend!!!