Enchanted Pumpkin Garden

The Halloween spirit is in Carefree where master pumpkin carvers are displaying their pumpkins. It is held throughout the Carefree Desert Gardens and the pumpkin displays are exceptional. Such a great family outing!

Royal Palms

My husband and I spent a lovely evening at the Royal Palms Resort in Phoenix. We had a gift certificate for a one-night stay and breakfast for two at T. Cook's.
The Royal Palms estate dates back to 1929 as the winter home of Delos Willard Cooke, a New York industrialist and financier, his wife Florence, and son, Chauncey. Mr. Cooke was a nephew of banking mogul J.P.Morgan. They chose the 65 acre parcel near the base of the southern slope of Camelback Mountain and built the magnificent Spanish Revival villa.
T. Cook's is a fabulous restaurant at the resort.....our breakfast was supurb!!!

Swimming

In the 1985 Ron Howard movie, "Cocoon", a group of elderly adults discover that a nearby swimming pool has the power to give them new strength, enhanced energy and a more youthful sense of well-being.
Not only is swimming a relaxing activity, it has many health benefits. It is a low-impact aerobic activity that builds long, lean muscles and helps women maintain a healthy weight. Swimming also helps increase flexibility. I try to swim early in the morning at least 4 to 5 times a week. I am the only person in the pool at that time and can do my laps without any disturbances......a great way to start the day!