Desert Nights

Karl and I just got back from a long weekend in Phoenix.  If you ever need a get-away in the spring look no further than Phoenix.  It's warm there, but its the 'dry' heat, so 90-degrees feels positively therapeutic.  We stayted at Tapatio Cliffs http://www.tapatiocliffshilton.com/ an incredible all-suites Hilton resort.  We highly recommend it.  After hours pool-side, and just some old-fashioned R & R we are back and better than ever.  Here's some pictures:

In other news:
The duck abandoned her nest, and the one egg, for (what we hope to be) better surroundings.  We still have frequent visits from Ma and Pa Mallard, so they're around. 
Please mark your calendar for an open house, yes we are finally going to have people over!  We'll be super-efficient and celebrate Karl's birthday and have an open house on Saturday, June 2nd.  Watch for an evite!