MacDonald Bed and Breakfast

After leaving Sedona we went to visit the MacDonald's, Jeanne and Llyod.  They live in Scottsdale, AZ., but lived in Shrewsbury before going to AZ.  Viv and Jeanne MacDonald became very good friends through the speech team at the Shrewsbury Middle and High School.  I was their youngest son, Bill's, homeroom teacher in seventh grade.  Bill is now a Sophomore at Arizona State and came home for a night to visit with us. I can tell you that the welcome mat was rolled out for us.  When we arrived, we had difficulty finding the house, even with the help of our trusty GPS, Gladys. We called Jeanne and she ran out into the street and was jumping up and down waving her arms.  She had made unbelievable preparations for us and said it was like waiting for Christmas when she was waiting for our arrival.  

They have a very lovely home and we were provided with every accommodation that resorts or top tier bed and breakfast's would offer.  First, the amount of food she put before us included Kobe beef hamburgers, tons of fresh fruit, cheeses, fresh vegetables, dips, deviled eggs and much more. After eating, Jeanne offerred homemade desserts and ice cream.  We were totally satisfied by the meal and snacks.  Then we retired to our suite, complete with a pool table and television.  Our rooms included bottles of water, writing tablets, pens, mints, our own body scrubber, and lemon scented lip balm from AZ.  The beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was supplied with every possible need.  I must say I loved the bodywash and the pumice wash for the feet.  I felt like I was in a place where all the comforts of home were available and every wish was anticipated.  

Unfortunately we were only there for one night.  We had a great time connecting with Bill and enjoying conversation with Jeanne and Lloyd.  We also got to make the acquaintance of the newest member of their family, Max.  He is a standard Schnauzer who they rescued in August.  He is adorable and very loving.  Viv and I really got our dog fix with him around.  When we left, Jeanne packed us enough food to feed an army.  We are still enjoying some of the fruit and yummy treats she sent with us and we have been gone for a week.

This is their backyard and pool.

Here is Max.

Jeanne had made a great deal of effort to decorate for Halloween.  I however, did not do as well photographing and documenting her efforts, but I will show you what I shot.

Now the front door was a challenge of two theme's Halloween and Patriotic.  I think this was due to Columbus Day weekend.

Jeanne evern found Tide Vivian and had it ready for us so we could do our laundry.

Finally we had to say goodbye (note the view from their upstairs porch.)