An Enchanted Day

Monday, October 22, 2012

Fall in Flagstaff, Arizona

Flagstaff, Arizona.....one of my favorite towns in Arizona. If only I could live there! The vibe of the town, the four season weather, and the constant sites of nature make me want to pick up my life here in Phoenix and just simply move....leaving responsibilities of my upside down house, work, and so much more. I dream of a life with my husband and one day future children. I fantasize about leaving this big city and living in a town where I would shop in the unique cute boutiques, hike and bike through the urban trail, photograph fall colors and fresh fallen snow, and listen to summer thunderstorms on my make-believe porch while eating a rocky road ice-cream cone. I know if we ever did get the chance my husband would gladly pick up everything and go! However, I must stop dreaming and realize that for now I live in Phoenix and need to try to enjoy what this city has to offer. At least Flag is only two hours away from my home and in the autumn I can go and easily enjoy a true fall day. Here are some photos taken on a drive on a forest road in Flagstaff. Happy Fall!!!

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

A trip to the Bahamas

To celebrate the end of my journey towards becoming an RD, my husband and I went on a trip to the Bahamas. The glistening sea and soft breeze made me want to stay for much longer than a week. We started our trip in Miami before we left on our cruise and traveled to Grand Bahama Island, Great Stirrup Cay, and Nassau. It was one of the most relaxing vacations that Travis and I have went on.....mostly because I didn't have to cook one meal! :)

Monday, September 3, 2012

My favorite season of all is near...Fall!

Fall has always been my favorite season. I love the colorful trees, yes, even here in Phoenix the trees change colors, you just have to know where to look. The shadows are looking longer and the light even seems softer right now as summer starts to transition. Although, it is still hot I'm starting to see signs that fall is approaching. Even my in-law's house as a couple of trees nearby that are starting to change to yellow. Soon it will be cool and wonderful! Below are some pictures of fall to celebrate its coming. These were taken during a road trip my husband and I went on last fall to Payson, Arizona. Hope you enjoy!

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Snapshot Saturday - Sunsets never get old

I know another picture of a sunset but Arizona sunsets in the desert never get old to me! Each one carries beauty in it's own way and each one is uniquely different. Even in the heat of the summer (hopefully in about a month things will feel cooler), sunsets here still carry magic with it. Each one continues to stun me with its colors...it's like a rainbow in the sky every evening. Here is a photo that I snapped during a drive that Travis and I took to the desert one summer evening to catch the sunset without all the buildings around.

Monday, August 6, 2012

A Trip to the Mountains

One of my favorite things to do in the summer is take a trip to the mountains for some
relief from the heat of Phoenix. This summer, we went to Hannagan Meadows near Alpine, Arizona. This is one the most magical spots I think Arizona has to offer. It is green, lush, and just sparkles with beauty! However, last summer it did suffer from one of the largest wild fires Arizona has ever had, the Wallow Fire. Please be very careful with fire in the forests and be sure to always put your camp-fires DEAD out. Damage is still visible as you drive through the mountains, luckily the beauty still sparkles through. Below are some photo's of our trip and I hope you think this place sparkles just as much as I do!