As friend Cammy put it, many of our fun times were with people imported from Minnesota - the Iverson's, the Astin's, and then later the Hein's. With these good friends, we have had lovely walks, lunches, dinners, and fun ball games. I haven't really counted, but Gary and I have been to about 10 Spring Training games at HoHoKum, Salt River Fields, Maryvale, Cubs Park, and Surprise, several with these friends.
The girls
We had a great dinner at Joe's Barbecue in Old Town Gilbert, another at Olive and Ivy in Scottsdale, and yet another at Cammy and Rich's condo. We lunched with another friend from Minnesota, Vicki, such a pleasant time. The lunch at Arcadia Farms Cafe in Old Scottsdale was a real highlight, to celebrate Cammy's birthday just a few days ago!! This is Cammy's photo that she posted on Facebook:
Then there were the fun times with the local relatives: Gary's sister Mary, husband John and son Kyle; Gary's brother Steve, wife Jan and son Mike, and two of Jan and Steve's friends. We saw a movie, had dinner, went to a ball game and had another dinner after the game. Also yet another dinner at a new restaurant in Scottsdale. Can you tell that we have eaten very well? The only thing that has saved us is the running and walking which have been wonderful.
A final highlight to report was the visit with Gary, Steve and Mary's most senior cousin from Wisconsin, her daughter and three of her grand daughters. This was at Jan and Steve's home at Desert Mountain. Jan had prepared a lovely breakfast for all of us. A great time for all!
The cactus are finally starting to bloom, just as we are leaving.....
So now we are heading to Southern California for a little more fun before finally heading back east and north. Hope to be able to blog again soon.
