12/8-12/31 - Monte Vista Village Resort, Mesa, AZ

Finally, warmer weather.  Steve takes to the many activities and plays bridge, pinochle, pickle ball, and rides his bike.  He meets friend Elaine for drinks.  So far, we are enjoying ourselves.

We take the trek ALL THE WAY ACROSS PHOENIX, to Surprise to see Elaine and Jim at their house.  It is a very nice floor plan and just the right size.  It is on an acreage almost next to Jim's folks, and they both enjoy being there and in Arizona vs. Kansas.  We enjoy a great dinner, laughs and Steve goes for a ride in the RTV.  Jim gave him the ride of his life!

We took a scenic drive to the town of Grove and ate the best Mexican food in several years at La Casita in the historic downtown.  YUM!!!

We go to the Christmas Eve evening candle light service in the Ballroom here at Monte Vista, get to sing Carols, and have cookies and cider after.  Lots of nice people decided not to leave for Christmas, so there is a full house.

We are also participating in the Christmas Dinner today, so plan on eating lots of good pot-luck food!!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!!

Cliff Dwellings at Tonto National Monument

Saguaro "Forest"

We take a scenic drive through the Superstition Mountains to the Tonto National Monument in the midst of the Tonto National Forest.  The forest is actually saguaro cactus, not trees!



Dottie likes our visiting covey of Quail!!

 We will be participating in the New Year's Eve festivities here in the Resort.

See you all back here next year for more new adventures of Steve and Cathy!!!