04.23.14

On a Walk
Today I took a walk on the trails behind the school. Came across some lots of cactus and the spring wildflowers are starting to come out. This one is a favorite of mine. A virtual "birthday flower" for my mom today...Happy Birthday and I Love You! :)

04.13.14

Spring in the Rockies
This afternoon it seemed to be a little sketchy as to how much snow we were going to get. At least tonight we have some small "drifts" on the deck...still not sure on that 12 inch forecast!













Had to get a desert shot in for the day...my little cactus are fortunately still living indoors. They don't know what they've been missing in the land of the sun!

04.03.14

The #1 Tee Box from the Pinnacle Course at Troon North.

In Search of the "Best" Troon Course
When looking at the Troon courses in Arizona, we got a number of recommendations and everyone had their favorites. From everything we heard, Troon North was going to be the "it" of the AZ Troon courses. I guess coming to AZ, there were certain "Troon" expectations that I had and I have to say that I'm a little disappointed. Just hearing what others had to say about the courses down here sometimes made me feel that what we were maybe missing something in Colorado. Well, I whole-heartedly disagree with that. Don't get me wrong, they have been great courses and we've enjoyed playing them, but I think we have some pretty great courses back in CO.



So...on to today's photos. Let me begin by saying someone in our foursome got a HOLE IN ONE!!!!! It wasn't Chad or I (even though we were probably more excited then the guy who actually had it!)

What a "pre" hole-in-one looks like! Hole #8.

Yes...it's a yucca, but it has a beautiful flower!

Us. :)

Favorite number...that's all I got!

Yes...I need one of these too!!! I'm sure it will cuddle up closely with my Gamble's Quail!

Had plans to go back to the Citizen Public House on Friday, but decided to go back today. Enjoyed another Pyrate's Eye and some sea scallops. 

Sea Scallops were yummy!

04.02.14

The Boulders
Well, we had high hopes going into today...not so much. The course was nice, but not all that. Still happier with our Colorado Troon course...The Ridge. The one wish I had was that there would be more to take photos of while we waited FOREVER on EVERY hole!!

Oh yea...my favorite quail! They were on the #1 tee box.

"My" saguaro. :)

Spring in the desert!

The green, center reminded me of an anemone.

"Linner" at Citizen Public House. If you are near Old Town Scottsdale, this is a must!!

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.

03.10.14

Getting Ready for the Desert
Spring Break is almost here....WOOHOO!! Very excited to be headed to the desert for some golf!!!

(I actually took this photo when we visited Chad's family in AZ for Thanksgiving several years ago.)