Arizona

I got to spend some time with my son and grandsons, and in-laws in Arizona. Some photos to document those cute faces!


Gone Fishin'


Arizona Skies


In Gilbert and with their Great-Grandparents'. (They call them Great, Great, Great, Great Grandma and Grandpa!)


Family


Grandson with Grandfather


"Generation to Generation". Showing how to hook a worm. Teaching as his father taught him, as his father taught him, as his father taught him, etc.


"Stoic"


Father and Sons




Fascination


A Drive-By


"The Huddle". What's cuter than a huddle of 5 yr. olds?


"Go, Lincoln!"


Intense


Down the Field


"Brotherly Concern". I loved this! On his own, Raleigh thought Lincoln was getting cold so he gave him his own jacket:)


"Stop That Ball!"


"Got It"


Such Fun! Wild Bird Feeders. Supplies: 1 Toilet Paper Roll, Spread with Peanut Butter, Roll in Bird Seed, Thread tube through branch of tree. Done!




Such Cute Cubs!


Cardon -- the Crafter!


Artists



Arizona Sunset

A Taste of New Mexican Culture

These were taken at the Old Mesilla Plaza in New Mexico.


I asked the littlest girl if I could take her picture and within 3 seconds she'd organized the group! Haha! So cute.


"Bikers". How could I NOT ask to take their picture with the promise that I'd send them one?! Just standing there in a perfect spot, listening to the Mariachis.


Enjoying Mariachis and Dancers


Refreshing


Spectator


Getting Ready to Perform


Young Mariachi


"A Perfect Scene". Mariachis & Dancers get together here every weekend from September through November. This Plaza is where Billy the Kid was convicted to hang. Site of the Butterfield Stage Line. Site of the Gadsden Purchase. So historic and appropriate for this kind of activity!




A Seasoned Mariachi with Violin


She was DYING for her picture to be taken!


Local Bar on the Plaza -- everything looks pretty in evening light.


Southwest Shadows


Artisan


"Big Chicken"


Off My Rocker


Late Afternoon Shadows


Rural New Mexico

A Baby Blessing, and More

It was a wonderful experience to go to Utah for our 8th grandchild's (6th grandson) baby blessing. I was very "snap-happy". I apologize in advance for the number of photos, but how can I resist?


Hawk Norton Mildenstein - Blessing Day


Cole being a great big brother






Proud Mama


Father and Son


Such a cuddly baby!


A Grandpa's First Meeting! (My son-in-law's father)


Cole -- obsessed with baseball! So fun.


How CUTE are these??


Sleeping Hawk






We canned those luscious Utah fresh peaches!


"I Found a Pear!" (Nicole hosted a fun hay ride at her parents' house!)


"Hi! I'm Dash."


Lindsay and Rune, the Lumberjack


"Nice Horsey"


Provo Canyon


Utah in Autumn


Constant, perfect. Provo River.