Being sixth generation Arizonan, I find the arid desert very beautiful but I know it is also dangerous. At certain times of the year you can run into rattlesnakes, gila monsters, javelinas, coyotes, and wild bulls to name a few. My kids love to play in their desert fort but most of the year I don't let them due to the scary critters. We have had spring weather for about two weeks now and it is the perfect time to play in the desert. I was sad to say goodbye to winter as it was still January but it is such a beautiful time of year with fresh cool mornings and warm sunny afternoons. Happily, it is too cold for snakes right now but the days are really lovely and pleasant.
Before they embark on their adventure, Declan packs a backpack with water, swords, other weapons and in a old Christmas tin I pack them desert food. Desert food is whatever I have at hand oranges, pop tarts you just never know. I pack it in secret so they don't know what they will get. It adds to the adventure. Quinton was the photographer for all these photos and so he is not pictured except for his shadow. The desert is great for a bit of sword play.
McCoy and Declan enjoy some sword play
Archer watches waiting for his turn
McCoy prepares for the death blow
(Note: Declan's awesome socks)
This one doesn't look staged McCoy must have gotten hurt
(You can see part of Fort#2 in the background)
Archer does some free running
McCoy flashes his weapon of choice
Zany didn't get to go with her brothers but when she saw the photos she said she really wants to go there. The boys have to enjoy the desert while they can before long it will be to hot and dangerous!
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