arizona - bartlett reservoir

This turned out to be one of the funnest days we had while we were in Arizona.  We wanted to go somewhere new, and preferably with water, and with Seth.  Bartlett Reservoir = great time!
Once we hiked out to where we were going to eat lunch, Seth decided to take a look around (aka - needed to take a leak). There is no room for privacy with a 4 & 6 year old niece and nephew that love their uncle. Waaaaaait for us Uncle Seth!
The kids kept talking about going swimming. We finally told them to go for it! This was Ava's attempt...she actually thought she went fully under!
Beauty.
What would I do without this boy?  Love every little bit of him.

I love this face.

"spider bones"

Man chat.

These two...whenever they are around, adventure awaits.  I should address the hat.  Don't act like you didn't notice the novelty that is Ava's hat.  A really lovely neighbor to my parents, on our way out of the neighborhood, gave the kids bubbles, this hat, and Noah's sweet Geico sunglasses.  She pretty much wore it the entire day.
I think Ava's been watching the cooking channel at Gramma's house. For Tori, Rachel, Rosie, etc. you are welcome to have some, it's gluten free!

Hunting crayfish.

Follow me!

Great group of adventurers.

How do you top off a day of hiking, adventure, and "swimming?" Frozen yogurt! Froyo-yo. Yum. Gramma gave the kids some treat money to take Nana and Papa out for ice-cream. Don't worry...Papa got his later when the kids took him to McDonalds. They somehow talked him into sundaes AND playing on the toys. Sucker.