Here we are in Texas at the Cadillac Ranch. Yes, those are antique Cadillacs, buried nose first in the middle of a field and covered in spray paint.
No, she's not training to be a gang member
Daniel looking "like, way cool"
We'll save you madam
Peak-a-boo
Surprise!
We left our mark
Did you ever think it would be cute to see your daughter under a cadillac? Ironic ain't it?
"Grass!"
We stayed in Fort Defiance, AZ with my good friend Jolene Keeto and her family for a few days. She works at the local Navajo Nation Zoo. Here is Emilie, Rosa Keeto & Sadie possing with the zoo sign.
Emilie gets a little wind blown
Handsome 
Dorf does the zoo. Now you know why I married him.
Daniel, me, Rosa, Sadie & Emilie
Jolene's husband, Dwight, gets caught in the shot!
These bird nests were way up high on a cliff
The zoo had many native animals and Patrick got some awesome pictures of them
Great Horned Owl
pretty rock formations
Black Bear
Grey Wolf
Bob Cat
The favorite was the porcupine
He likes peaches,
holding hands,
and long walks in the park ; )
His name is Spike. Isn't he cute?
Golden Eagle
Red Fox, not the comedian
Coyote
Mule Deer
eye of the puma
I told you he took awesome pictures!
This cougar was sleeping most of the time
The most vicious animals in the zoo
They're very territorial, keep hands and arms from inside the cages.
Daniel, Emilie, Rosa & Sadie
This is us possing in front of the Window Rock in 2002
And this is us in 2008
Daniel reaching new heights
God's wonderful handiwork
We even got to visit with Miss Navajo Nation
We also visited the mission I used to work at in New Mexico.
This is the sight where my house used to stand.
Daniel climbing down a mountain
Daniel sitting a spell, tired from climbing down a mountain
The hills are alive, with the sound of Sadie!
Okay, Emilie too ; )
Daddy's girls
Father and daughter retreat... down the mountain!
Penpals finally meet.
Monica and Sadie
Spanish artifacts at the Navajo Nation Museum (c 1500's)
We left the Navajo Reservation and headed to Phoenix to visit our friends Travis and Kassie Franks. 
Emilie getting her kicks on Route 66!
Daniel, afraid the dinosaur will get his kicks...
Okay, so we're all a little goofy ; )
Very goofy
Yes, Mom's goofy too
Sadie and Emilie with Mr. Franks and Kassie in Phoenix
Sadie meets two penpals in one week ; )
Has anyone seen Emilie?
Emilie with Prince Terrion aka Little Boy, aka PT (That's a lot of names for such a little dog ; )
Working at the dog wash
Kassie, Emilie & Sadie giving the dogs a bath
3 comments:
It's so nice to see you all in picture! ha ha Really, really, great pictures!!!
I LOVED the one where your family was there in 02 and now back again + one. What a neat idea!
We miss you guys, but it looks like you are having no shortage of fun.
Love ya!
Beth
Hi Franklins!!
Looks like ya'll had SO much fun in Arizona!!
I loved all the animal pics!!
Sadie you are one of my BEST friends! PLEASE don't get eaten by a dinosaur!! (or any of the others!!!!)
Ya'll are such a sweet family and I miss you all so much!!!
In Christ,
Abigail Stricklen
Franklins, sorry I haven't stopped by recently -- but I am glad I did today! What wonderful pictures! I absolutely love that area of the Southwestern US. I grew up (elementary years) in New Mexico, and do those shots ever bring back memories!
People think you are nuts when you say you love the desert, but I do. And the sky is so very blue! Your photographer has really mastered the knack of making the picture come alive -- and of course, the commentary is quite cute!
Well, we want you to know that we pray for you and hope all is going well. This has to be a very exciting time for your family -- the children are having experiences other kids can only wish for. You are making wonderful memories that will strengthen your family forever.
God bless you, and keep us informed.
In Christ,
The Frodges
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