Montezuma's Castle and Montezuma's Well

On President's Day we decided to take a day trip to visit Montezuma's Castle.  We left in the morning and headed up north.  We arrived and spent some time visiting the museum.

Then we headed out on the trail to see the ruins.

It was so amazing!  We spent some time reading the signs on the trail and imagining what life was like for the tribe that built this and lived here.

We ate a picnic lunch by the river.

Strike a Pose!

We headed down the road about 10 miles to Montezuma's Well.

This is a natural spring that produces water from underground at a constant rate and temperature.  The ancient tribes built extensive irrigation canals to water their crops.

Here is where the water flows underground and out into the man-made irrigation channels.

Old ruins

The irrigation canals

This was a really interesting and fun day!  I enjoyed learning more about the early Indian civilizations and seeing some of Arizona's history.

Once Upon A Baby Shower!

I helped host a baby shower for my sister-in-law Kim.  Kim's friend Neeta, Kim's mom Viana,  her two sisters and I all worked to make a really special shower for Kim and her new baby!

We decided to do a "Golden Books" theme with nursery rhyme themed food.  It was alot of fun to put all our ideas together and come up with some great decorations!  Viana hosted the shower at her house. 

Neeta made the Diaper cake. She used a knitting theme alternating spools of yarn with diapers to make the cute tiers! Kim will be able to use the supplies to knit hats and scarves!  Such a cute idea!

Neeta also made the party favors of little seeds/potting soil in baby food jars.  They can be grown into various flowers and veggies!

Nursery Rhyme Games

All the food was named after Nursery Ryhmes.  I had alot of fun thinking these up and making the signs!

Kim!  Our Mom-To-Be!

Kinley- the Big Sister-To-Be!

Kim and I

Kim and her mom

Grandma Sterne and Nathan

Kim and Neeta