Road to NAU

We are on the road

I hate this section of the trip

Headed down to the Verde Valley

Someone told me there were no forests near Flagstaff

7000 - I really dislike the climb

Family weekend was September 23rd to 25th, so off to Flagstaff we went. It is about a 2.5 hour drive from our house and while the scenery becomes very picturesque, I really don't like the climbing the mountain thing. I especially don't like the 5 miles where they say turn off the air conditioning to avoid overheating. I decided to amuse myself by taking pictures from the car window on the way up. That explains the glare and not always in focus photos here, but such is life. More to come on the fun that was NAU Family Weekend 2011.

Mike moves in at NAU

Room with a view

Well the day has finally arrived for Mike to move in at NAU and begin his college career. I am very proud, excited, happy and a bit nervous over the whole thing. Mike is thrilled to be off and on his own. He is looking forward to new challenges, meeting new friends and experiencing the freedom that only life at college can provide.

His room is a pretty typical dorm room. It comes with a refrigerator/freezer which is nice and there is plenty of storage for his clothes and other items. He has a great view out the window and the weather in Flagstaff is just so much nicer than the Valley. It was a rather warm day there today, in the 80s, and gets down to the 50s at night. I think Mike is really going to like it there.

Mike, my wish for you never changes - I want you to be happy, find a passion and pursue it, be kind to others, enjoy life, take advantage of the opportunities given to you and remember that no matter what I love you and want only the best for you. Love, Mom.