Well, I'm super slow at recording, but RIGHT after the St. George Marathon (my 11th; cool weather made for a nice day and I was pretty happy with 4:04 time) my husband and I left for Albuquerque, New Mexico. We wanted to go this week because it was the week of their famous Balloon Festival, but we mainly went to visit our daughter and son-in-law. I pretty much Frankenstein walked to the two airplanes and the next morning, but things were good after that. My favorites were . . .
1. Spending time with Scott, Ashley, and Lyndon. Surprisingly, it was fun taking Ashley and Lyndon to Costco, where they could choose stock up items and were like kids in a candy store. (Well, we did get a giant bag of Halloween candy.)
2. Watching the awesome and massive balloon launch. 500 balloons in every shape, color, and size in an hour or so on "Mass Ascension" morning.
3. The buffet breakfast at the balloon launch, with Lyndon excited. "Hey, they have eggs!" "Hey, they have chocolate milk!" "Hey, they have ice cream!"
4. Watching General Conference together.
5. Seeing their cute apartment, her P.A. School, and the University area.
6. Hiking to see many ancient petroglyphs.
7. Checking out restaurants from "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives." We especially liked The Standard, with inventive dishes and delicious desserts.
8. Going to the Nuclear Science Museum. Interesting facts and history presented in enjoyable fashion.
9. The Thursday morning balloon launch of "Special Shapes." Some favorites we named Aquaman, the Wells Fargo Wagon, a Massive Cow, and a Pirate Parrot. The evening fireworks rocked as well.
10. Day tripping to Santa Fe for art and artisan shopping.
Not especially my favorite, taking last place in the bowling foursome. Also not a favorite, going to the famous cable car but not being able to ride: they said too windy (but I've been on the tram at Snowbird in massive wind lots of times :). Something to look forward to next time we're in town.
