Desert Hike

Isaac learned a lot on our hikes in the desert.  He learned about cactus needles (aka "pokey things") and got to search for different types of flowers, birds, and desert animal scat.  He also learned about "Leave No Trace" - that we need to stay on the trail so that we do not hurt the little plants that are trying to grow.   A little bit later, we got some video of him talking about these very things.  Kids amaze me.

For those of you not familiar with Isaac speak, here is the translation:

Look at those pokey things on the ...

I touched the leaves

All the baby leaves are trying to grow

Let's find some pretty flowers

Oh, the train is starting to move

Yea ....  I heard the train's honk

uh, uh ...(translation: pick me up I want to see the train!)

Arizona 2012

Isaac and I flew to Arizona by ourselves this year - he was such a little tropper!

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Little trouble maker ...

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Don't forget to stop and smell the flowers

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At "the train place!"

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Hiking in Lost Dutchman State Park with Gramma (Isaac walked a whole mile!)

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I just love the giant saguaro cactus

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Isaac was so excited that he got to ride on a golf cart that he almost couldn't settle down for his nap!

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Yay - Daddy is here!

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Look at him - such a mini Nate

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Isaac and his cousin Avery

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Where's Isaac?  Where's Avery?

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Our little hiker family :)

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Thanks Mom & Dad - we can't wait for next year!