Arizona

I was in Tucson this past week for a drug free community grant grant training. We were able to take two youth with us for the youth institute training. Very worth the time. I think I learned more working with the teens than I would've with just listening to adults speaking. Pictured is the gang L-R: Jane, Me, Lacey and Samantha. The training was at a beautiful J.W. Marriott Spa/Resort. Too bad we weren't able to spend more time at the spa/pool area :) Next time!

My brother and his longtime girlfriend moved to Phoenix this past week as well. My dad picked me up Thursday evening for a long time needed visit with everyone. Larry is going to be a student at Thunderbird College - looks like someone will finally receive a masters in our family after all! Way to go Larry, we are so proud of you! I don't have a photo of us...sorry mom..I forgot.

In other news: 1 1/2 weeks ago the Boys & Girls Club backpacking team almost made the summit of Mt. Elbert. Mt. Elbert is the highest Mt. in Colorado. We were so close, but weather came in and we had an hour late start. Maybe next year we'll bag it. Hopefully I'll be able to post a photo soon. It's on my phone and my phone is currently MIA. Mike's sister and her family also came for a visit. Jill and her husband, also Mike, have three wonderful kids. It was a fabulous visit and it looks like there might be a future geologist in the group. Rocks R Fun! Again - photos missing :(