Quik Trip

On Friday, I worked until 1, then Marcus, Phoebe and I took off to Queen Creek, AZ to see Marcus' nephew, Zachary, be baptized. My co-worker gave me directions on how to get there the quickest, and I was very grateful for them. The GPS on our phones told us to go all the way down to Needles then turn on the 1o or something... Yeah, I heard it's the Long way. Thanks Sharon! We skipped going over the Dam on the way there because we were going that way on the way home. After Kingman, we were calling back and forth between Marcus' family and us and I swear that every time it was, "OK, you have 20 miles on this road" For a while, it felt like we were never going to get there, but eventually we made it.

Phoebe was excited to be out of the car, but not so excited to meet "The Beast" aka Thelma. She is a yellow lab, 2 years old, and the most tolerant dog you will EVER meet. Trust me. Phoebe had to show her who was boss. We would get them close, and P would FREAK OUT! She was growling, nipping, and just being a plain, flat-out, mean, old maid! So, both dogs got locked in their crates for the night, out of sight from each other. T didn't have any problems! She was just excited to have another dog to play with. P on the other hand wasn't having any of it!

So, the next morning, P is outside going to the bathroom, and T is inside. One of the little boys opened the door to come inside, and P launched herself in the house and started "attacking" T. I use quotations because honestly, what can a pug do to a lab?! I was screaming at Marcus trying to get him to come get the stupid dog. I wasn't going to grab her and get bit! Well, little did I know, Marcus and his brothers were all outside. So, here's McKenzie standing through the house at people who aren't even there! Natalie and g probably thought I was crazy! Then, all of a sudden, the fighting stopped, and P was actually tolerating. T. AMAZING! P finally proved she was the boss, and was civil enough to be in the same room as T. Needless to say, she isn't going on any more trips with us, that there is going to be an unfamiliar dog. She lost that privilege.

Zachary's baptism was really nice. I ended up playing the piano at the last minute, which was fine. We got to see Marcus' Dad and family for a little bit, which was nice. After the baptism, we went and ate yummy peanut butter cookies and a concoction of ice cream and fruit, which was amazing!

On the way home, Robby rode with us. It took about 3 HOURS to drive over Hoover Dam. Are you kidding me?! It was the longest drive of my life! I was having fun in the back seat with Phoebe though. I had my computer and was playing Plants vs. Aliens while Marcus and Robby were in the front complaining and complaining about being at a dead stop on the highway. I almost beat my game on that trip too, but not quite... That's how long it was.

Needless to say, we were REALLY happy to get home and not be stuck in the car. I think Phoebe was the most excited.

Yes, I spelled Quik wrong intentionally. Apparently this gas station, call "Quik Trip" is the greatest ever. I didn't go, but Marcus, Robby and Nate did. Nate is the one that says it's the best convenient store around. Also, it was a quick trip, but it was a lot of fun. Thanks for letting us invade your house for a couple of days N&N. We had lots of fun! Sorry for Phoebe bad behavior. She won't be accompanying us next time.