We've been coming out here, anywhere from 1-4 times a year, for the past 6 years now because we purchased 2 time-shares. It's the equivalent of 2 or 4 weeks depending on how we book our time. We have our routine & certain places we go when we're here. Most of the places we like are places we don't have at home. However, the majority of our time out here is simply about rest & relaxation. There's always so many "to-do's" on our lists at home, that we just do a lot of hanging-out here. Even if it's 110 degrees here & 100 degrees + humidity at home... it's a change of scenery. And that's good.
But sometimes you're just looking for something else to do, that maybe we haven't done yet. So yesterday, Bob suggested driving to a little shopping area called The Boulders. He'd been there once about 20 years ago. I guess that should have been my first clue...
B.O.R.I.N.G. I'm just not into Arizona fashion, decorating, knick knacks, etc. You know what I mean... like the Southwest stuff? Bob secretly loves it. I do not.
We were there less than an hour... maybe even less than a 1/2 hour before we left. I did leave with a little something for my friend, Christa, though. And, Christa will be happy to know it was not Southwest-ish, because I'm just sure that she's with me on the not-liking-Southwest-stuff thing. But she & I can totally relate to the humor in it, as she is my fellow wine snob!
We're getting carry-out tonight from PF Changs & packing for our trip home tomorrow. I have LOTS of scrapping material & a Hip 2B Square kit waiting for me...
You should have lots of great photos to utilize when you get back to your scraproom! Have a safe trip home. :)
Posted by: kim whitten | November 06, 2009 at 10:38 PM
hehehehehehehehehehehe.....FINALLY my friend agrees with me on something about this *bleep* state that i am stuck in...lol lol lol...but i have to admit...i loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee the photos and i love u! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
Posted by: julie | November 06, 2009 at 10:39 PM
'Bob suggested driving to a little shopping area called The Boulders' ?????
Deana, you have a hubby who suggests to go to a shopping area???????? Don't you realize what a lucky girl you are?? Lol. Most men hate shopping area's, mine does!!! Such a pity it wasn't what you expected it to be...
But....you made wonderful pics, so we are happy again!
Have a safe trip home and I can't wait to see your new work!!!
XXXJenneke
Posted by: Jenneke | November 07, 2009 at 08:15 AM
I stopped by the Boulders once when I was out and about with my mom. I agree on the BORING! Although there is one good gourmet cooking shop there. I'm with you on the dislike of the whole southwestern style thing too :)
Posted by: Antonia | November 07, 2009 at 11:16 AM
how did i miss this layout?! haha... okay, that pic of bryn with that WEIRD thingy is sooooooo ....funny? haha. i don't even know how to respond to that.
anyway, i know you're prob crafting your lil heart out right now since you've been deprived all week. :) can't wait to see what you make!
hugs,
sarah.
Posted by: sarah | November 08, 2009 at 12:31 AM
love the photos! and I have been in a scrapbooking mood this weekend! yow!
Posted by: Beth Perry | November 08, 2009 at 08:48 AM
Totally know what you are saying, I want my craft desk too.
Posted by: nicole renee | November 08, 2009 at 09:57 PM
I'm not so into the Southwest stuff, either.... :)
Posted by: erinrwillis | November 10, 2009 at 12:46 PM
love the photos. im not into the southwest stuff either, i don't know how anyone can like it.
Posted by: sandra | November 12, 2009 at 11:52 AM