Stone, snow, birthday, good book and my headstone...all in one trip

Friday after work Paul and I headed off to that beautiful stone haven of Ashfork.  We opted not to camp out this time.  We probably could have since the weather and snow were actually pretty mild, but we have been fighting off coughs and runny noses and decided it was probably not a good idea.  We camped out in Flagstaff at a motel instead and feasted on chili, baked potatoes and salad at Wendy's.  After breakfast, checking out the Wal Marts for rubber mulch (for Moss & Christie), and taking a brisk, cool walk, we went on our way on to Ashfork.  We read our Sunday school lesson and then started Paul's birthday book, President Monson's new biography.  We got our load and headed back.  We birthday lunched at Jacob Lake.  We had to die for homemade tomato/squash soup, salad with their house dressing (citrus basil vinaigrette), yummy rolls and split a cookie.  We enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the good book.  We stopped for an addition to our load in Kanab and while there I saw a beautiful headstone...just what I want some day I decided.  It had all their kids names carved on the back. Maybe dad can just pick one up and we can store it at the yard until we need it!  It was a good trip and we'll probably go there again some time! (Forgot the camera, so these are poor phone pics.)   

One more thing to add...when we got home Moss, Christie and Brenden visited us and brought Paul a birthday cheesecake which we sang over and served up. Thanks for taking care of the birthday cake this year and for the fun camping game.  We need some of you folks to come over and play it with us after the holiday hub bub calms down a little.