*LATE DISCLAIMER: Since my computer wouldn't let me upload the photos till Memorial Day this is going up a day late. Sorry for the inconvenience & I hope y'all had a great Memorial Day!*

I said I was going to start blogging more personal posts for our family back home. It also occurred to me that other people may be interested in what there is to do in Nevada who want more of the non biased reviews of locals. Hence this blog today. I'm not writing this on memorial day, but I did want to wish everyone a Memorial day since I will be posting this on Memorial Day. I'm thinking about all military families today. :)

This Memorial Day weekend my husband (Tyler) and I decided to go to Bonnie Springs Ranch in Nevada. If you don't know what that is, well I'm here to tell you. As avid Ghost Adventures watchers (the T.V. show, I haven't actually seen a ghost, but I believe in them) our interest was piqued when we saw an episode awhile back (Season 4 Episode 17 I believe) where Zak and his crew are doing a walk through of Bonnie Springs Ranch. It isn't too far from Red Rock Caynon, but is in what is known as Spring Mountain Range. Bonnie Springs Ranch was originally built in 1843 as a stop over for the wagon trains going to California down the Old Spanish Trail. It is now a tourist attraction of a little western town.

What is there to do you ask?

You can take a scenic ride on the train (first ride is free up to the main attraction, but you will have to pay $10 for an adult wrist band, not sure about child price seeing as we only have a fur child, I will update when we go back)

When you get in after you buy the wrist band, there are 2 shows that happen. One, will be inside that gives you an idea of what the entertainment was like back then and two, will be held out side and will be a humorous show (even when they mess up, trust me those guys are comical) about a bad guy that decides to rob a bank and tries to get away with it. (this one requires group participation, but don't worry it's nothing too hard if you're like me and shy when going up in front of crowds. If you can speak and have good humor, you got this!)

There is a Wax Museum, which is creepy, but then again all wax figures/dolls are in my eyes. LOL. And there is a few shops you can look and shop your little hearts desire in. They have really cool dream catchers, cowboy hats, Books, ect. Anything you might find involving the old west/history of it in a tourist area. Overall it's pretty cool stuff!

There is a Opera House that has a stage which if you seen the Ghost Adventures episode, you know is supposedly supposed to be haunted. I personally didn't remember exactly which buildings they went in to investigate, like I said it had been awhile since we watched it, but I couldn't bring myself to go to the front of the stage, that's supposed to be where the most activity has been. (Creepy!)

There is a chapel that was just plain gorgeous. The simplicity of it definitely spoke to me. :) As well as a "mining" building where you can go in it and it gives you an idea of how enclosed the mines really were. (WARNING: do not go in if claustrophobic. I'm barely claustrophobic but I got nauseated after going in it)

and of course the highlight of it all is a Zoo! There are tons of animals that walk around including does, peacocks, roosters, ect. but obey the signs that say do not put your fingers in the cages if they are not walking around, we do not want your children or your big children (aka husbands) to lose fingers.

They do have a ghost tour during the October month, which we will be doing this october! So if you are in town then, check on the website for the information :) They also have a hotel that you can stay at & a restaurant. :)

It was a wonderful experience to have, absolutely beautiful scenery in just the horse stables its self (you can also pay to ride the horses/ponies) ;) Thank you to Bonnie Springs for being so welcoming. :)

Even my little friend was very welcoming lol

(WARNING: Your clothes may taste good to them and they will shove your hand out the way because they can reach the feeders LOL!)

Resources You May Need:
Official Bonnie Springs Ranch Website

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY FROM MY LITTLE FAMILY TO YOURS!

I Am Aria Belle. Sass Queen.

Woof Woof! Hello people of the internet! Since my mommy felt low on time this week with school about to start, she asked her co-partner and best friend, Aria Belle (that's me!) for a spot on this weeks blog. Now I know what you're thinking, a dog writing a blog?! What is this craziness?! My mom thought it would be kind of fun to tell you some of my most inner thoughts, and I have to warn you most of them are about food. (can you blame me?!) Even if you're not a dog person, perhaps you could give me a chance because my mommy thinks I am just too cute! so I think you will think so too! Alright enough of the butt sniffing, I meant kissing, or was it sniffing? I often get those confused but hey that's okay let's get to it!

• I love people I actually just like to bark at people so they pay me attention.
• When I get said attention I like to get sassy, because I don't like to be touched. Duh.
• But, if I am bribed with food I am totally okay with that. (I love food!)
• If you call me, even if you know me, I probably still won't come to you unless you have food. (I tried to warn you)
• Don't you dare think you are getting attention from my mommy unless it's with me in the middle and I say you're okay. My mommy thinks highly of my opinion, and if I don't like you, she won't either. (mommy made me cross that one out because she said it's not true, but it is)
• Fine, my mommy will probably like you, but I take up most of her time because I love getting pampered and belly rubs.
• She also gives me treats! Which reminds me I still have a treat from when she felt bad about leaving me earlier. BRB! enjoy this cute photo of me while I eat this delicious treat!

• I'm back! Have I mentioned that I like to get into things? even things that I'm not supposed to and blame it on someone breaking in the house. I know mommy never believes me because she asks me why someone would break in just to bite a hole in her underwear.
• I'm loyal. I'm a mommy's girl, but I love daddy too, either way these are my humans and I love them even if I have to whine my head off for their scraps.
• It's just obvious if you have a puppy they should get all (mommy's edit) some of your scraps.
• I yell at ambulances, I know their just doing their job, but my inner wolf tells them to shut up because they should do it quieter. Just saying.
• I hate the blankey monster, just because it's soft doesn't mean it isn't scary or won't get you, I don't understand why my daddy finds pleasure in laughing at my pain. 
• Sometimes, I "accidentally" go number two off of the pad because I think it's important to keep my mommy & daddy in their place.
•  I hate car rides unless we get to the drive thru window and I smell the food, I'm automatically a saint.
• Do not tell me no about getting the heating pad, because I will paw at you and whine at you till you get annoyed and fed up. That's my heating pad and I get it when I want it no matter how bad your bones ache.
• Don't even worry about getting colors that match for blankets in the living room, we all know they are all gonna come back to me.
• Last but not least, I'm after all your bottle caps. Don't think you can open a bottled drink just to close it back up because once that sucker is open it's mine!

I am here to tell you I am more than a pet or an animal to my family, no matter how demanding or sassy I get, I will always lick my mommy's tears away, cuddle up with her at night, and eat the top crusts off of the sandwich bread that she won't touch. She is my human and I am her fur baby. We'd be incomplete with out each other. Love your fur kids, treat them with respect, bring them in when it's cold, and be sure of the responsibility when you get them, and always give them extra treats. They have feelings just like humans and sometimes you don't always know when the last time you'll be able to walk them or cuddle up to them. Just like human's their time is precious. 

Mommy and I would like to dedicate this blog to my sister, and her first fur baby Angel. I didn't know you for long, but my mommy said that you gave the best hugs. We love you. Rest In Peace.

XOXO Aria Belle