With A Name Like Cactus Needle...

With a name like Cactus-Needle, it's only natural that we would want to take our grandsons on a hike with a lot of "big cactus" as Isaak likes to say.

This afternoon we went on the San Tan Mountain Regional Park trails in Queen Creek, Arizona.

Even though it's almost December, we had perfect weather with the temps in the 80's.

When ever I come to this part of Arizona, I feel like I have entered the true wild, wild West.

The boys are so happy to be with their Papa, and vice versa.

I'm a happy mom to be able to visit with my two oldest daughters. Aubrey had the day off from work today so she could come on the hike with us.

Look how huge this Ocilllo plant has grown out in the desert. Paul is about 6 feet tall in comparison.

Teddy Bear Cholla

Isaak has been a very strong hiker from the time he learned to walk.

Noah wanted to pick up every rock on the trail.

Club Cholla

These plants are very prickly. If you touch one, they immediately imbed in your skin and it is quite difficult to pull them out.

Some have asked how I came up with the name of Cactus Needle for my blog. Mr. Cactus actually helped me think of the name. I wanted something that combined living in Southern Utah and my love of quilting.