Playing Tourists.

Saturday we went to Balboa Park. We walked around for a couple hours and still didn't see half the park! Trying to do a few "tourist" things while mom and dad are still here.

My love!

Trying a Japanese soup w/ seaweed and tofu in it.

Japanese Friendship garden.

Hotel Fun!

While we are waiting to move in to our town home, we are staying in a hotel here in town. It's a bit challenging at times, but hasn't been too bad! Keeping the kids entertained is the hardest part. 

Sophie enjoys playing in the cabinets.

The Mojave.

After leaving Las Vegas, we drove through the Mojave Desert. The sun was brutal, and it wasn't even the hottest part of the year either. It was about 102 or so, but you just couldn't get away from the sun. The ac in our truck just couldn't keep up. But, it was so pretty.

We made it to California!!!

So close!

Vegas, baby!

On Tuesday after leaving the Grand Canyon we decided to detour to Las Vegas. It wasn't that far off our route either. We ended up getting a great room right on the Strip. We stayed at Excalibur, which is one of the more "family friendly" hotels. We had a great experience and would love to go back! Wednesday morning we got up, ate McDonalds on the Strip and did a little sight seeing. 

Driving in to the city Tuesday night. Lights galore!!

MGM Grand

Excalibur, where we stayed.

Inside our room.

Headed out for breakfast.

The Strip.

Bellagio Hotel

Grand Canyon

On Tuesday (the 20th) we detoured to the Grand Canyon for a few hours. There are no words to describe it, or maybe there aren't enough?? It will take your breath away! Even Sophie said "whoa".

"All the earth worships you
   and sings praises to you;
   they sing praises to your name." 

"Whoa"

Desert View Watchtower.

Desert view WT.

South Rim

Mather Point.

We went to the South Rim, walked out to Mather Point, that was our first stop. Then we drove about 25 miles to Desert View. Climbed the Watchtower and explored more around the Canyon. All of my pictures are out of order, no idea what happened. But hope you enjoy them.

Beautiful Arizona!

If you've seen my Facebook posts, then you probably know that I absolutely loved Flagstaff, AZ! It's the most beautiful city I think I've ever seen. It's surrounded by the San Francisco Mtns. The elevation is so high that the clouds are just hovering above you! 

Wish I had a chance to run this road! The views were incredible! 

Coming out of the mtns...headed for the Grand Canyon. It flattens out.

Beautiful countryside!

Few more miles to the GC.

Just wanted to share these pretty AZ pictures.  Grand Canyon post will be next!