Time to Breathe

With the Christmas Portrait Rush over, it's nice to spend a little time out in the crisp, fresh winter air. I enjoyed the ability to just take some pictures of my own kids as they hiked.

My parents and a family friend were our trailguides. I believe the goal was to see some petroglyphs, which we did. But the kids enjoyed the hike and the water of the Agua Fria (we are creative namers here in the Southwest -- Agua Fria means "cold water" -- which is true as the water is cold. Our state tree is the Palo Verde -- "green tree". It makes sense in that the trunk and branches are green as well. But still, the creativity is lacking. My favorite name around here, though, is Table Mesa Road. The literal translation of mesa is "table". I suppose we can be redundant in multiple languages 'round these parts.)

A few of my favorite pictures of the day --













Thanks for stoping by! Have a Happy New Year!
Wendy