Desert Sun!

GLOBE, ARIZONA

We made it to Show Low after  the amazing time we had in the Petrified Forrest. We found a Walmart up there to stay the night at. It reminded us a lot of Lake Arrowhead driving through that town, except they actually had a lot of stores there. Our stay was short because we wanted to get back on the road down through Globe to Tucson so we could visit our friends there for a couple of days. The drive through Globe was beautiful. We went through this huge canyon with beautiful mesas and rocks of all colors and a river running through the middle. Destiny was not a huge fan of the drive because we had to drive not only down into the canyon but up and out of it. She pushed through though, even if it was at 25mph... She continues to impress us!

awesome river running through the canyon

the picture is not the best, but you can kind of see the beautiful rocks

TUCSON, ARIZONA

 We had a few days before we needed to be up in Phoenix so we spent a few nights with our good friend Mikey, who we saw on our way out of California over 140 days ago! It was nice hanging out with him and seeing all of his latest projects on his house. He is incredibly gifted in handiwork and has completely transformed the house he bought. We mostly just layed low as we both kinda had colds from all the recent climate change.  As always Mikey is a great host and we love coming to see him. One of the nights we were there we invited our good friend Sandra and her man over to hang out with us.  When Jordan and I lived in Tucson , almost three years ago, Sandra was one of the people we hung out with almost every week. It was really fun to hang out and see what a great guy she has found. It was really good to see her that happy and just content with life! We  love you Sandy Pants! Thanks Mikey for letting us come crash your house again. It was SO good to see you!

PHOENIX, ARIZONA

Every mile we get closer to California the more anxious we become! We are so excited to get home and see all of our people. We know it is going to be an insanely busy time considering all the bachelor parties, weddings and babies being born, but we are still excited!  This last few weeks back on the road have been absolutely incredible. Even through the blizzard we have had so much fun enjoying each other's company, the sun shine and all the friends we have met up with along the way. But today is by far one of my favorite so far. A few years ago when we lived in Arizona we bought Scott (Jordan's dad) tickets to go to Dodger Spring Training with Jordan. Unfortunately, for me I had to work! So this year Jordan took me!!! 

My love for sports began a long time ago, well probably in high school. I am guessing because I am not naturally gifted AT ALL in any kinda of athletic activity my passion and admiration grew stronger for professional athletes. I love watching a game and getting emotionally invested in it and each of the players like they are my best friends. I love that I am not in control of the outcome. And I absolutely love cheering on the underdogs and watching them win. With that said, when I met Jordan I only really watched football, but within the past four years of us being back together again I am fully obsessed with professional hockey, baseball, basketball, and football.  I ask a million questions to both my husband and  my poor father-in-law (sorry guys) just so I can better understand the game.  So this year going to spring training was icing on the cake for me! I got to see all my favorite players right up close, watch the rookies give it a shot, and see baseball legend Tommy Lasorda. We had a wonderful day and the weather was perfect. My freezing bones from Missouri are loving this SUN! Thanks baby for a fun day! Can't wait to see the Dodgers this season.

Our boy stretching for the game

Andre Eithier photobombing our picture!

Tommy Lasorda

 PARKER, CALIFORNIA

 I feel overwhelmingly spoiled as of late! Not only did we get to see another National Park, visit with friends, go to spring training and now we are at one of my most favorite places so far, the river! If I could retire anywhere I am pretty sure it would be here. Lots of sun shine, cool water and pure relaxation (and it's close to all of our people)! I am not one for big cities, lots of people or craziness. I like the laying low kind of life, especially when there is a body of water close by. I think growing up on a lake and near the ocean gave me the passion for water. It is peaceful, strong and beautiful. 

We are here again at the RV resort that Jordan's parents have a membership to, so we get a huge discount. We are having a blast just laying by the river and pool, enjoying their happy hour with endless popcorn and making new friends. We spent one of our evenings with another couple who live on the road full time. They were older than us, but had so much knowledge to share! We hung out over at their RV for about 4 hours. It was wonderful and they were so hospitable.  Our time was so great here that we extended our stay one extra night before head out to Joshua Tree for a night and the home for a weekend full of families!

our first day on the river, it was 85 and perfect

The beard and my husband!

perfection

Today we celebrate 150 days on the road! We are loving this gypsy
lifestyle

Cheers to happy hour

the man beard that took over our motorhome! haha

JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA

 One last stop before we go see our loved ones! We can't pass by Joshua Tree without stopping through. It is the place where Jordan and I fell in love all over again four years ago, the place where we said "I do," the place where we have shared so many memories with our closest friends. We absolutely love it here and the beauty that you can find only in the desert. We only stayed one night but it was great. We spent the evening with a bottle of wine discussing our last months on the road, all the people we have met or ran into, the beautiful places that we have got to experience and the crazy adventures in between. We took a walk or two, made some art from the rocks and soaked in the vastness of this place. 

Cheers to the road baby, but let's go home (at least for a little while)!!!