The Best Ride of My Life

Stike A Pose!!

Who is that sexy man on that beautiful red machine

This was the haunted hotel I was scaring away the ghost with my awesomeness

Tony had to pose for this picture twice and he still doesn't look as cool as me

Well my good friend Tony and I went for an awesome motorcycle ride this weekend. We went from his house to Prescott and then to Jerome. The road was clean and clear with lots and lots of twisties to be had. I think it was the most fun I have had with my clothes on in a good long time. I had to take it easy because the VFR has sprung a leak in the front forks but she held up fine for this trip and some new racing springs and fresh seals are in the mail to fix her up as good as new. We had breakfast in Prescott at this little cafe where lots of people were dressed up like wild west cowboys six shooters and all. Then we went out to Jerome. I don't know who has been there before but that place is wierd. It is up in the mountains and they built the town on the mountainside. It looks a lot like Europe according to Tony. We went to a haunted hotel and walked around a bit and then headed back. Tony has been bugging me to do this ride for like two years and I am amazed that he was actually right about something for the first time since I have known him. It was great. I look forward to doing it again, maybe when it cools back down it is now getting to hot to ride. I will have to take apart my bike now and get it painted up and ready for next fall.

This is ground control to Major Tom

Today, 6 years ago, Mark and I leaned across the altar and sealed the deal for time and all eternity. This morning, @ 7:00, we descended over the east valley accompanied by our pilot Myles. I got Mark a flight lesson (well, more like, you get to go up in a plane and drive it to decide if you really want to spend the $12,000 to become pilot). I didn't think I would be able to go, but when we got there he asked if I wanted to go too. Tom and Joanne Asburry came, and good thing because they were able to watch Mckinley (thanks guys!). It was fun. I know Mark really enjoyed himself, anything mechanical that goes fast :) We flew over Saguaro Lake, saw some HUGE houses that are in a gated community. It was fun and just cool enough at 4000 feet. After that we went and had a great breakfast and then we all came home and crashed for a nap.

Mark got me an IPOD for our anniversary so I will spending the rest of the afternoon loading it up with every CD I own. I truly love him. He is amazing. I even venture to say that I snagged the best man out there. Here is to eternity Mr. Williamson....

Half a year.....

I have officially decided that 6 months is the best age. Mckinley is so much fun! She is quite the chatty Kathy and we love to watch her play- she entertains herself by banging whatever is in her left and right hand together. She LOVES solid foods, loves to sit up and more importantly, loves her "dada", which she says over and over. Oddly enough, she also REALLY likes her Domo toy. What is Domo you ask? He is a Japanese plush character- I have always loved him and now, luckily, you can buy him @ Target (dressed in various costumes for various holidays). She thinks he is the funniest thing ever--we are truly kindred spirits Mckinley and I :)

We also bought a new car this weekend- a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. I know what you are thinking about the Hyundai- I was skeptical too BUT it was a great deal, has the best warranty you can buy and it is really nice. I will post some pictures later today but this morning is dedicated to my little Miss. A video of her "talking"- she thinks screaming is communicating and morning time is when she is the most talkative. We love her so much! (sorry the video is crooked!)

Our 3 loves

So it's been a few days since I have updated the blog and I know that all of you out there are Mckinley starved. Above is Mckinley's "sup" face....

Here is our little monkey with her first Oreo encounter...as you can see she LOVED it! She is now almost 17 Lbs. according to her last appointment, and she has been on the Nutramagin formula- $26 a can but worth every penny! She is now saying "dada" with a little coaxing and just got her toenails painted pretty pretty pink today.

The yard sale find for today- there wasn't much sweet action this weekend but I figured this was worth the 50 cents! This VHS tape will NOT be going on e-bay or Craigslist. Truly priceless.

And....my husband Mark.....his paradise, his sanctuary. No need for a vacation when this greasy, motorcycle filled oasis awaits EVERY night. His four mistresses, VFR, Dirtbike, Chopper and the Trail 90.

Another trip to the tortilla factory

Well here is another exciting post by the man of the house, what topic would he choose you ask? Hmm let's think, how about my motorcycle!! Tony and I took another trip to Tortilla Flats today but it was our second choice. I got a motorcycle hauling trailer from Tony a few years back and since we are taking our bikes to Laguna Seca for the Moto GP race in July I figured I would fix it up. Tony and I were going to trailer our bikes to Salt River Canyon about 100 miles away for the trailer's test run if you will. I had just finished repainting it and I put down a new floor on it and a brand new set of tires. The tire shop only had one size bigger in stock but we thought it would be ok. When there was no weight on the trailer the tire had clearance however after it had two bikes on it it rubs. Well Tony and I were in a hurry to go and so we had not checked this before we left and only figured it out at the first stoplight when I asked him, hey Tony do you smell burning rubber? Sure enough the tire was rubbing and is now primed and ready to be recycled into asphalt or glue or concrete or whatever they turn brand new ruined tires into these days. Needless to say I was mad. We decided to go to our usual spot about 30 miles away and still had a good time. We took some video for everyone to see so enjoy.

Here is Tony

Here is Me

And agian here is Tony

And again here is me

Now before you all give me the be safe talks remember these two important facts

1. The camera adds twenty miles per hour

2. The speed limit on this road was 100mph so I was only going 15 over

April Showers bring Utah Visitors :)

Happy Easter Everyone! What a great Easter we had...besides the fact that Mckinley is back to her ornery self. We now believe the culprit to be a little tooth on the lower right side. She officially had the worst meltdown to date today(30 minutes of screaming, uninterrupted) wasn't Grandma MaryAnn glad she was in town for that! :) Screaming aside- our little angel looked darling in the dress from Mimi. Easter morning was good- I was surprised by Mr. Williamson with a Nintendo DS- pink of course, and the Brain Age game....good times. According to my Suduko skills, I now have the brain power of an 80 year old...hmmm. We went to church today- well, Mark, Mary Ann and Shar went to church and I waited in the foyer while Mckinley tested her lungs. We went to the Stephens for dinner- good company and nice to be with our Pseudo family for the holiday.

Mary Ann and Shar are in town until Wed. Wish I could take a few days off to spend time with them but I am sure Mark will keep them entertained. Saturday afternoon they got into town and we went to Joe's Farm Grill for dinner. I found the neighborhood of my dreams-Agritopia- the name says it all. Mark and Doug did a side job there this week and Mark took us by the woman's house- gorgeous. It felt like I had left AZ and was now in the Blackhursts' stomping grounds of old town Pasadena. The houses were to die for.

On Friday night, us and a few peeps from the ward went to the Mesa Temple Easter Pageant. It was truly amazing- we have never been the whole time we have lived in AZ, and since I have a great friend from work who was performing, we decided to go. It definitely did not disappoint. There were live animals, an amazing set and an all around amazing vibe since we were surrounded by 15,000 people or so. I highly recommend it- book Hotel Williamson now for next April :)

Yard Sale Mania!

I won't name any names (you know who you are) but now, I am totally and utterly addicted to YARD SALES!!!! Me and a few ladies from the ward got up @ 6:45 to head out to some community yard sales...above, the gems of the day. A Mud Pie dress, a little small for a dress but I think it will make a darling shirt, some OshKosh jeans, a 4th of July dress, jammies and the FAVORITE..the zebra print Gymboree dress. I paid a little more for this one than I would normally but (justification time) it was almost new, no sales tax....seriously! I also got Mckinley a swimming suit that is super cute too. So today, spent $10 total on all that I bought. There is some sort of thrill I get from rummaging, bargaining and coming home with cute stuff :) On to a great conference weekend!