Memorial Day Weekend

This was our first holiday away from family. It was strange not having the usual family cookout. Daniel and I had a fun and relaxing weekend, though. Friday was a beautiful day, so we decided to have a little picnic at the park. I made some sandwiches and we headed out for a nice evening by the ocean. The warm breeze blowing and the sound of crashing waves against the rocks created a perfect setting for unwinding from the week. We spent Saturday exploring the area around us, taking a drive up into Southern New Hampshire. That area reminds me a lot of Minnesota. Daniel has not been out on the golf course this season so we went to a driving range on Monday. He had a great time hitting a HUGE bucket of balls. They also have a miniature golf course (two actually!), so we played a round. It was a close game, but I beat Daniel! He claims that he let me win, but Daniel is too competitive. Lots of fun! If you know Daniel, you know that he can't say "no" to ice cream. We "had" to finish the afternoon with a bowl/cone of very tasty home-made ice cream.

May Trips

I have been on four different trips over the last month! It has been a crazy time for us. First I spent a week in Minnesota with family and friends, then Daniel had trainings in Burlington, VT for a week, Phoenix, AZ for a week, and back to Burlington, VT for three days. It was fun to travel but I think I'd like to stay home for a while. I know Daniel would agree. I really enjoy traveling in Vermont. It is a beautiful state with green mountains, forests, lakes, rivers, and no billboards (there is a law prohibiting them). Since there is a regional office in Burlington, we will more than likely be returning at some point. Daniel's favorite stop along the way was at the Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory. We got to take a tour and sample free ice cream. Daniel had 2 samples!

God's Creation

One thing I really enjoy about traveling is that I get the chance to explore new places and see our beautiful country. Flying makes it that much more amazing. On our return home from Phoenix, we flew to Salt Lake City, UT, before continuing on to Boston. We saw some of the most spectacular views I have ever seen. We flew directly over the Grand Canyon. It was so beautiful! I can only imagine how magnificent it is from the ground! And as we flew further into Utah we were able to see great snow covered ranges of the Rocky Mountains. It was incredible flying around them as we came in for our landing. I love experiencing God's amazing creation! I never get tired of seeing all that He has made. It is a reminder of how Great and Powerful He is!

Our Week in Phoenix

Today is our last full day in Phoenix. Daniel is completing his last day of training while I am hanging out at the hotel. It has been very warm here this week. I enjoy the heat, but 102 degrees is a bit warm for me, so I haven't been out much during the day. Daniel and I attempted to explore around the hotel last night, but it was like walking in an oven. Plus there was a pollution advisory so it was almost hard to breathe after a while. We'll attempt to go out again tonight. I have to say, though, I love the palm trees and exotic plants and flowers! And the mountains are beautiful, too!

Beautiful desert plants

Dinner at the hotel

My First Blog

Welcome to our new blog! Daniel and I would like to share our adventures in Boston and give you a glimpse of the beauty of the area. Also, with all of the traveling we have done this past month, we wanted to write about our experiences and give family and friends access to the photos we have taken. I am excited about this blog! I hope to keep up with it and post often. Please enjoy!