Think of bicycles as rideable art that can just about save the world. ~Grant Petersen

Hello Blogging world...been awhile I know. I'm sorry but you know how it is, busy...busy...busy. :-).
 First we had family in visiting us from Bath, England. We had a great visit and tried to show them around our little corner of the world. Checking out Downtown, Flagstaff, Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, etc. It was a great time and they tried convincing us several times to come out to their neck of the woods (like we need convincing!haha). wouldn't you want to see this...

We will get there...one day :-). But what got me so excited on their visit was the weather, beautiful sunny weather. Awww, Flagstaff. It can mess with you a lot  though, two weekends ago it was snowing like crazy, last weekend I got a sunburn, and this weekend is sunny but windy! haha. Oh well, I can still feel the promise of a gorgeous Flagstaff Summer. I love how green it is up here in the summer, that its warm and sunny but not too hot that you stay in doors.

 
Patio's are packed with people laughing, drinking, and listening to live music.

And, Downtown is a non-stop array of activities, festivals, and shows. 

And of course....Everyone is riding bicycles :-).

About a year ago I found my dream bike at AZ Bike shop in Flagstaff. It was everything I wanted fun, loud, at least 3 speed, and beautifully built. But sadly the price was MUCH to high. So whenever we went in I would just hug my beautiful bike be glad no one had bought her yet and pretend that 1 day I could get her.

Well my friends yesterday I went into the shop to discover my bike was on SALE! The words every girl wants to hear. :-). But don't get me wrong...SALE does not mean cheap and I still feared it was unwise to buy. But all night I thought about that bike and how if I went in 1 day and she was gone or heaven for bid I saw a girl riding it downtown I would be crushed :-(. So....this morning after some convincing from Jason, we walked in to the store and I put a down payment on the girl. :-)

It will take a few payments but my love is finally going to be mine. And by the time summer rolls around I will be sporting this beautiful lady downtown. The Electra's Amsterdam model, Classic 3i. My particular model is in the green sunflower. :-)

I am Absolutely in love with her!!!!! Now, I have to pray I don't have any medical crisis or unexpected bills heading my way....haha but I'm still elated. I just love her and have looked at her for so long and now...she's going to be mine :-)!!!!

What do you think of her?!?! I'm thinking a Bike as beautiful as her needs a name....Any Suggestions?!? :-)

It's going to be a VERY good summer :-)