I was busy substituting for my best friend. I forgot how much fun teaching was, and I am so looking forward to my new job this year! My faith in sophomores has been restored thanks to the classes I taught, so I am actually looking forward to them this year! Cross your fingers for me!
Now summer has started, and I have been busy with wonderful trips and keeping my kids busy while trying not to let the house fall apart. Not an easy task when you are out at the pool in the evenings and keeping them busy during the day!
Loving this pic of my guy!
Nothing beats hot evenings in the pool watching your little one wearing purple goggles figure out how to swim and jump and pretend to be Esther Williams.
And trips up north to see trains upon trains for my train fanatic kids. Placing pennies and dimes and quarters on the tracks to squish them is the best.
One of the best parts about us is that we enjoy little side trips. We love the history, the architecture, and the memories we make. Usually they are unexpected and unplanned. And along our journeys we always find treasures like La Posada in Winslow.
It was a Harvey Hotel (hotels and restaurants for the Santa Fe Railroad). La Posada was to be the grandest. During the 1930's it was quite the place for jet setters. The location was fantastic because it was a one day drive to anything in the northern part of the state. It remained open for 27 years before being shuttered and turned into offices for the Santa Fe Railroad. It was shuttered in the 60's and faced demolition numerous times. However, that never happened. Thankfully in 1997, restoration begun to restore La Posada to its original state.
Everyone always asks what we do on vacations, and they are always surprised.......which is funny when you consider that my husband loves to plant and garden. But we really love to visit amazing gardens. I am not sure if it was the Spanish architecture that I was crazy about, but this has to be one of the most beautiful gardens I have seen. I loved the enclosed feeling, the beautiful shades of green, and the quietness. I was captivated by the comfort of it all.
Isn't it magnificent to have a garden with walls of Hollyhock!
I could just imagine all the travelers rushing to and from their train for a wonderful meal or walking to go and check-in. How many travelers walked these paths?
I think I am going to blow this up and have it in my classroom!
We had read and heard that it is was beautiful, but we really had no idea what to expect. I have to admit I think it was one of my favorite places to see in AZ. I am lucky that I have a husband who likes to see old buildings with me and appreciates them just as much as I do....and my kids are learning to see the beauty in all of it.
You're writing is so fluid that I just caught up from the beginning! This blog will be such a treat for me because as your student, I never really got to hear your voice. Let's face it, you've probably heard enough out of me (wink). I look forward to reading more about you and your life. I didn't realize how much we are kindred spirits. Keep it up!
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