04.01.14

View from the 1st tee box on the Canyons course.

The Phoenician
Well, the first day of golf is in the books and needless to say it was not stellar. At least there was great weather, beautiful scenery, and just the two of us. Couldn't decide on just one pic, so I went with several!

Hummingbird...not sure of the type.

Many of the cactus are blooming.

I love these guys.

The 8th hole on the Canyons course.

Not the greatest photo, but had to get the Gamble's Quail! Made me think of my 4-H Wildlife years when I used to raise them.

03.31.14

Creepy or Cool?

So around 2:30AM, we received notification that our flight was delayed by 2 hours. This was thanks to Google, so we are still unsure if it was creepy or cool. Due to the fact I was somehow connected to Chad for the trip (he hadn't shared any calendars or documents with me), I got the same Google notification on my phone. We tried to look at the positive side to this delay...first, it was on a golfing vacation and not a diving vacation! Second, we were actually notified of a change in our itinerary! On another note...we did fly Spirit Airlines for the first time and I have to say I was very pleased. The one thing you just need to remember with this airline is that everything is A la carte so watch the fine print. If you are looking for a quick trip with minimal luggage, this is the airline for you!

This is only my second time to Phoenix/Scottsdale. As we were flying in, we went by the ASU stadium and then ended up there for the at dinner for my second pic...forgot how cool it was positioned between the rock formations.

Second photo...had to commemorate Chad's first In-N-Out Burger! I had mine a couple of years ago on my BDay in Cali thanks to DENnise!! Very happy to enjoy Animal Style after a long day of travel.

03.30.14

Family Dinner
So a little while back I posted a photo of yucca root...not sure how it was supposed to be fixed...just looked interesting. Well, I can say that I have officially eaten yucca root and I loved it!! The Muggenthalers hosted family dinner tonight and everything was Cuban inspired. We enjoyed everything from shrimp to beef to pork to plantains to mangos. (And a few Cuban drinks mixed in...or course!!)

03.29.14

18 Holes!!
Made it around the full course today...so much nicer than Thursday. It's amazing how much difference having the sun makes! We are hoping for no wind tomorrow, or at least mild winds. Played with a wonderful couple and ate some yummy burgers!

03.28.14

Relaxing Evening
We had a busy day of cleaning around the Jensen household. Between the two of us: all of the floors were done, baseboards cleaned, dusting done, front of the kitchen cabinets cleaned, fridge cleaned, dishes and counter tops done, and laundry done. So it was an evening for resting under my favorite quilt!










It also took almost the entire evening to get my timelapse uploaded from yesterday. I did put the video in yesterday's post as well, but I wanted to add it here as well.

03.27.14

First Day Out
Well, we didn't make it a full 18, but we got the front 9 in at Bear Dance today. I wimped out with the wind...made it too cold. Figured since we would be out there Saturday and Sunday, no reason to suffer. Had fun, most holes - the sun just needed to stay out. Looking forward to a great summer!












Follow up to yesterday's post - my first timelapse is now complete!! It won't be winning any awards, but it was fun! I think I bumped the camera during my final set-up and unfortunately got some of the window frame in the shot. Now I just need a good thunderstorm! So...having some difficulty uploading right now. Will keep working on it...

03.26.14

Timelapse Photography
So Chad came across this great company on Kickstarter and ordered me a Michron. This is a device that connects to my camera to enable it to take time-lapses. It is programmed by either my phone or iPad. I can't wait to give it a try!! I will post the results here!