Mountain getaways are a time to explore, discover and delight in the myriad of wildlife encounters! A trip to the Tonto Fish Hatchery proved fascinating as we inspected the various species of trout that inhabit Arizona waters. Are we the only weird one’s left that enjoy reading all of the signs? Our zoo did away […]
Nature
Nature’s Gift…
When nature hands us the gift of opportunity, we take advantage and go exploring. Yesterday, we pulled out the balls and had an impromptu lesson on lunar eclipses. Natural learning opportunities abound everywhere. With the help of the internet and a few balls, we were able to prepare for our ‘quasi’ early rise the next […]
Extreme Weather – Arizona Style
Dust storms are quite exciting, especially if you happen to actually catch one rolling in towards you! I had to break from my series on Open-Ended play to share some pictures we took when we noticed a big one rolling in yesterday evening as we were getting the kids ready for bed. From our upstairs window, […]
Hip, Hip Hooray, It’s Monsoon Day!
Monsoon season is upon us. It is a bittersweet time for those living in the desert. While the electric lightning displays and torrential rains are exciting, the accompanying humidity makes life difficult. The kids however don’t seemed phased by it at all! We use this season to get outside and play! Or get that necessary, but long […]
What the Zoo Can Do for You!
We love our zoo! From the moment we received our first zoo membership for Christmas when Xander was only 5 months old until now, it has been a ‘must-have’ for our family! The zoo is a regular part of our routine. When the weather is nice we go anywhere from two to five times a month. […]
What a Gift!
As a gift to me, my wonderful hubby released me early this morning to a mini-retreat! I woke up and made my way to the Riparian Park and arrived in time watch the sun make its debut for the day. I definitely needed the time away. I felt like a kid on Christmas Eve. Every […]