Remembering Dad ...

It has been 9 years today since my dad Norman passed away. This was one of my dad's favorite hikes when we used to live in Gold Canyon. This year the 23rd fell on Easter and what a better way to remember him but by getting the family together and hike to the pools and hieroglyphics. It was so amazing!!! The weather was perfect with a lot of wind to keep the heat away, and the wildflowers were out in full force. It was such a beautiful day, perfect for remembering a wonderful father. We miss you dad!



At the starting point ...


The ascent to the pools!


Beautiful and plentiful wildflowers along the way.


More of them ...


Desert marigold.


We all made it!!! The new Knuth clan!


David & Holly + baby :)


Nate, Frances & Lizzie Lou.


Mom, Frances & Elizabeth


Wayne with Hayden!


Nate by the hieroglyphics.


Catie up at the pools.


Catie, Wayne & Hayden looking down at the Valley beyond the pools.


Holly at the pools.


Wayne and Catie with Hayden along for the ride!


A beautiful fairy duster plant ...


Poppies ...


Some type of pretty lavender flowers.


Heading back down.


The Desert Can Can ...


Nate, Hayden & Wayne leading the pack ...


Three generations ...


Mom & Catherine ...


Orange mallow along the trail ...


A lone saguaro.


HELLOOOOO!!!


Barrel cactus just getting started.


Green bug walking along the trail ...

The authentic desert "Can Can"!!!