Camping at Oak Flat-Day 1

Rock climbing. This turned out to be Ellie’s favorite thing to do. On day 2 the first thing she asked is if she could go climb something.

Cows came to visit us. Eve loved the cows and wanted to go touch them. We even met the cowboy (a real live one?! is what the kids asked)

Climbing the tree and hanging out in the hammock were very popular activities.

We hiked up to a cave and then explored a bit more.

This is the same basic picture but one was taken directly into the sunlight.

Coming back down from exploring. Ellie is saying “Nate is stuck on a rock and Mom is taking a picture!”

Eve liked beef stew!

Playing Yahtzee Jr.

Eve is 17 months old

Ellie’s pamper day

While Nate was at Grammy and Grampy’s house and Eve was sleeping, Ellie got some pampering. She soaked her feet and hands. I gave her a manicure and pedicure and curled her hair. She gave me lots of hugs and loves, she felt very special.

Desert Botanical Gardens

Having fun with shadows.

Butterfly garden. Nate was a popular landing spot. We didn’t get any pictures of Ellie with a butterfly on her even though she patiently waited for one to land on her. She did have some land on her but for a very short time. These butterflies are very friendly and will land on you if you are in the sun.