Yesterday we toured downtown Phoenix. I was delighted when I saw all the beautiful displays marking major events in U.S history. The people of Phoenix are proud to be Americans and proud of their history and heritage. Arizona became a state in 1912. In 2012 they celebrated their centennial. Because today is our last day in Phoenix and I need time to pack up before we head to the Grand Canyon, I am just going to share some of our photos from yesterday. I will try my best to explain…
Read MoreAuthor: Cascia Talbert
Cascia Talbert is a Catholic mother of five special needs kids. In 2018 she published the book, "Taking Care of Your Family's Health and Well-Being, Saints to Turn to and the Catholic Faith," available anywhere books are sold. She is also a professional flutist and an Avon Independent Sales Representative. You can learn more about Cascia on the following websites, cjsfunandgames.com and avoncrystallake.com. She lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband, children and Baby, the playful black kitty.
Arizona Vacation Part Two
Exercise and family fitness is important to us. So, yesterday we started out bright and early with a walk through the trail surrounding Papgago Park in Phoenix. Within the park stands beautiful sandstone buttes and Governor George Wiley Paul Hunt is entombed in a white pyramid that is visible from almost any point in the park. Governor Hunt set a national record by being elected to the first, second, third, sixth, seventh, eighth and 10th term as Arizona’s governor. His wife, Helen, her parents, the J. W. Ellisons, and her…
Read MoreArizona Vacation Part One
It has been so refreshing to get away from the cold winds of Spokane and travel down to the beautiful state of Arizona. The kids were troopers during the ride down here. We had our DVD player running with Disney movies and Nick Jr. television shows for Monkey and Bear. The older three kids had educational workbooks, books to read and their portable electronic devices to keep them occupied on the road. I usually take a photo of the kids in the van when we go on a road trip,…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Blog Party 2014 #UBP14
I am super excited to once again participate in The Ultimate Blog Party hosted by Janice and Susan from 5 Minutes for Mom. This year is the 8th year that they have held this event. Being a part of The Ultimate Blog Party is a great way to network and connect with other bloggers. I have been blogging since September of 2007 and this year will be the fifth year that I will join in. For this year I am going to answer some frequently asked questions about myself, my family…
Read More#WordlessWednesday with #linky on a Tuesday – Cub Scouts Regatta Derby
Wordless Wednesday is live on thehealthymoms.net and talbertzoo.com. Link up to your Wordless Wednesday post. This is a #BlogHop. Please visit the other blogs participating. Rules of this #BlogHop Place my button on your blog so I know that you are linking up here. Add your Wordless Wednesday Link Leave me a comment so I can visit your blog. Visit the other blogs linking up. An InLinkz Link-up Fresh Step Clumping Cat Litter, With Febreze Gain, Advanced, Extra Large, 37 Pounds total (2 Pack of 18.5lb Boxes) 4.7 out of…
Read MoreVacation, Shopping with Kitty, The Tooth Fairy and Other Stories from the Zoo
This weekend flew by and now I am counting down the days until our vacation! I posted that to Facebook last night so now we have five more days until we leave. I still have some last minute things to do around the house and with my blogs before we leave. I am going to be busy getting ready for our trip (packing for four little ones plus myself takes up a lot of my free time) , so I am planning on taking the afternoons off of blogging this…
Read MoreFriday Funny – #BlogHop #LinkUp – A Little Bear and a Song
I love music. In fact I am a musician and have played the flute since I was in elementary school. When I started college I was a music education major. My dream was to become a high-school band director. But, my dream ended when I failed music theory for the second time and was forced to either spend more years in school than I had first planned or change majors so I could graduate within five years. It took me 4 1/2 years to finish my Bachelor’s degree in history…
Read MoreOur Calendar is Full
Yesterday I decided to try to get more organized and updated my blogging calendar instead of writing in my blogs. Was that a mistake? I sure hope not. Today a more motivated, energized and organized me has returned to the world of blogging and social media. The Talbert Zoo family calendar is also filling up fast for the month of April. On April 5 we leave for our spring break vacation. Chris decided that he is sick and tired of the long cold winter we had this year so he’s…
Read More#WordlessWednesday with #linky on a Tuesday – Grumpy
Wordless Wednesday is live on thehealthymoms.net and talbertzoo.com. Link up to your Wordless Wednesday post. This is a #BlogHop. Please visit the other blogs participating. Monkey, why do you look so grumpy? The world will never know! Rules of this #BlogHop Place my button on your blog so I know that you are linking up here. Add your Wordless Wednesday Link Leave me a comment so I can visit your blog. Visit the other blogs linking up. An InLinkz Link-up INABA Churu Cat Treats, Grain-Free, Lickable, Squeezable Creamy Purée Cat…
Read MoreDepressed or Just Tired?
I haven’t figured it out yet. This is certain, though. I have been extremely tired and unmotivated for about a week now and I don’t know why. I just can not put a finger on it. These days all I want to do is sit on my butt and play Candy Crush Saga on my android tablet. At night I dream about clearing the jelly and dropping the ingredients down. I wonder if and when I am going to pass that next level. My emotions are filled with excitement when…
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