Park Place

We went on a family outing to the cactus park today. Who knew that so many cacti existed? Or that they could be so fun?
We drove the scenic loop- and stopped for a few mini-hikes. The kids loved exploring the rocks and climbing between the bushes and spines.








My favorite parts:
*Grapes spouting random 'facts' about cacti while we drove and explored. Did you know it takes 10 years for the saguaro cactus to grow the first 4 inches? (ok-sure) Did you know each arm takes another 10 years to grow? (possibly) Did you know that the oldest one is 400 years old because when they turn 401 they just die. (really?)
*Sockie having his eyes closed or hand up in EVERY picture.













*Pencil being so happy to be carted abound while we hiked and walked.
*The doctor packed our lunch, and it was so nice to just sit at the picnic area and talk while we munched on peanut butter sammies.
*Pencil also got hold of a granola bar, and he was so hungry he just chewed it open and helped himself.


It was truly a delight of a trip- and only 15 minutes from home.