Altocumulus Lenticularis cloud

A altocumulus lenticularis cloud in St. George, Utah.

Blog Update by Mary Nagle! Woo Hoo

Went on a Wilderness Adventure Tour yesterday to a place called "Headwaters" with a
fantastic view of the Escalante Grand Staircase and the surrounding area.  Was neat until we reached a very steep and rocky ascent
near the top that promised views of the Petroglyphs and a cave entrance but I planted myself down to rest until the others returned. 
Too risky and the elevation made it hard to breathe.  Sound like an old person, I know, but preferred to spare the others having to
call in the medics.  Ha. Brian and I enjoyed the view and the sun on our faces just taking in the scenery and the quiet. 
Jen will be posting pics to her blog. 
Since I have been here I have been enjoying Monday night "Tapping and Yoga classes" with Jennifer and her friend Char.  They teach
back to back classes at the library.  Would you believe that Char and her husband lived in Kalispell for a few years until the cold and long
winters got to them.  She was a California girl so she was longing for sun and warm after Montana.  She loved it but.................
Also, yesterday there was an additional passenger on our trek to the outback.  Her name is Mary Burk (maiden name).  A cute blond
that wowed us all.  She was/is from St. Louis, her Dad was corporate lawyer for Union Electric.  Anyway, we shared memories of favorite
restaurants and schools.  Would you  believe she went to St. Justin, the Martyr in Afton and used to play against the Seven Holy FLOUNDERS
as she recalled.  Ha.  Who knew the had a Volleyball team after we left.  She was/is from Webster Groves and went to Cor Jesu Academy.
Had many friends at Ursuline Academy. 
Anyway, nice gal who used to work for the St. Louis Zoo and now has been turning her attention to Best Friends.  We really enjoyed meeting
her and having her along. 
By the way, Best Friends got to ring the bell at the NYSE on the 23rd I think.  The honor was bestowed on them as "Thought Leaders"as they
are opening an office in NYC this coming month.  Daron will be making a few trips to the big city to get them set up as he is the Network
Engineer for Best Friends.  Again, watch for the link on Jen's blog. 
Well, the Andrews household has been busy listening to the sights and sounds of Addy's new XBOX, gifted to her by her Mom and Dad.
Last night Addy informed us that she was going to give her eyes a rest from MindCraft and the Lego game but this morning she relented and agonized over why she ever mentioned that she was giving it up for a day.  Ha. 
Take care everyone.  Hope all your wishes are satisfied over the holiday.
Hugs,
Mary and the gang

Christmas 2014

Dad showed Addy the spoon, fork and match stick balance trick.

Daron and I riding our trikes to the store.

Christmas Day Hike

Christmas Day walk.

Thanksgiving!

We had an untraditional Thanksgiving.  No turkey. Addy said she didn't want to kill a turkey (I don't know where she got that from). I only like eating a little turkey right out of the oven and since I can't have mayo anymore and am trying not to eat gluten a leftover turkey sandwich is out of the question.  Daron used to cook the turkey but he didn't want to this year.  So I made a wonderful potato, leek and artichoke heart casserole. Yum! Sweet potatoes with marshmallows that i thought addy would eat.  Turns out I was the only one who ate them.  I also made tomato and mozzarella crostini that all the visitors liked.   Darons parents sent some festive photos from  their Thanksgiving.  Daron, Addy and I had Amberly and her daughter Emily over and our friend Rachel over.  We played hangman, bingo and Emily and Addy showed us the dances they learned in dance class! 

Monument Valley Trip for 45th Birthday!

I couldn't think of anything I wanted for my Birthday except for new experiences. Daron took me, Addyson and our friend Emily (her mom was out of town and it worked out well she served as a "nanny").  Addy now wants Emily to stay with us and be her big sister!  We stayed at the View hotel on Monument Valley.  The Navajo Nation owns and runs it.  As a birthday present to me is snowed the night we were there and we woke up to white on the red rocks which is my FAVORITE!!!!

Fall stuff

Beet, carrot, and apple juice.  Crazy as it is Daron drank more of it then me!  I am not sure why but I had a huge neurological migraine episode that started on Halloween and ended this week.  I had to leave work the pain and dizziness was so bad and I had to pull over and throw up on the way home.  I was so frustrated that I cried uncontrollably at work, at home and in the car on various days and times.  Daron called my Dr on Sunday morning before he left for church. I had spent the night taking a narcotic nasal spray (that I didn't want to take but I needed some pain relief). So I spend the night spraying, puking then sleeping for 4 hours repeat. Repeat repeat.   Daron did NOT want to call but I am thankful he bucked up.  The Dr. Called the ER to put in an order for a migraine IV cocktail and I was lucky to get a great nurse that could put in an IV.  I rested comfortably for 4 hour then my headache came back. A friend happened by and she told me stories for 2 hours while I iced my head and neck in a dark room.  The headache subsided and I sucked on ice chips.  

I know Eggs and Driving are BIG triggers and I had about 5 great months. I am hoping this was hormones and that my 4 year bout with this means that was my menopause grande finale.  In like a lamb and out like a pissed off lion!  I am cutting out wheat in addition to eggs.  Just a hunch.  Between the neurologist, hormone dr, and energy healer I thought I had a good handle on it. 

Art Class

After the summer art class I decided to have an Art Discover class during the school year.  It has been really successful and fun.  We talk about famous artists and their styles as well as doing some more crafty art.  Kids can't help it they love paint, glitter, stickers and beads!  

Halloween 2014

Best Friends Animal Society home of 1700 rescued animals hosted a trick or treating afternoon.

Passing out candy at home.