well we're starting to get settled into our desert life. usually get up ridiculously early, read:5am, breakfast then out the door by first light, usually to a park to play. library, eat, park, hike, eat, bike ride, eat, sleep. it's exhausting. bed by 7.

friday we went boldering/hiking at gates pass. scampering up the big rocks and through the crevices was a blast. carter is a monkey with no fear. we saw lots of cacti too: cholla, saguaro, barrel, pincushion, prickly pear. good times.

yesterday we went hiking at sabino canyon where the creek was absolutely raging with all the mountain snow meltoff. it was so cold but so fun. boys and dad jump in for a soak which felt great in the hot-to-the-pasty-white-michiganders 70F and sunny temps.

this morning we're off to the university or arizona for their book festival then probably down 4th avenue for some hanging out.

adios amigos.