Camping with Mr. Finlee

We took Finlee on his first camping trip at the end of May and he did so great. It was good to get an idea of how he would be and what we would need for future camping trips. We drove down south about 45 minutes and camped out near Montezuma Castle. 

We found the coolest spot right my the river. By the time we got things set up and I got the camera out to take pictures it was getting dark.

We stuck our tent under a shady spot which was nice but I was a little paranoid about critters getting into the tent. Finlee ended up sleeping better than I did. I usually sleep pretty good when it comes to camping but I kept hearing things and getting worried. Here is one thought that ran through my head that night- Did you hear that? We're down here by the water in the bottom of a canyon. What if it's a elk or mountain lion? I would have to grab Finlee first. What was that sound?

I am one paranoid mama!!

Finlee taking a morning nap in the shade. He loved it. He was awake in there for at least 30 minutes not making a peep and just loving the outdoors.

The Arizona sycamores are everywhere, massive and so interesting. This one was right where we camped and someone made a swing out of it.

A little hike down the river we found this crazy sycamore.

 Montezuma Castle

 Lesson Learned- don't forget a hat for baby

Montezuma Well

Neat Story:

We went to Montezuma Castle first, but before we went on the little hike/walk to see it we lathered up with sunscreen, especially since we forgot Finlee's hat. Then after the castle we got in the car, got onto the freeway, drove 4 miles and went and saw the well. As we are pulling into the parking lot Spencer says, "Ah-O! Where is my ring? Oh no, i put it on the back of the car when we were putting sunscreen on." So we hurried and hiked up to the well, turned around and headed back to Montezuma Castle to see if we would be lucky enough to find it. We scanned the parking lot, asked if anyone turned it into the visitors center and looked again outside. Nothing. I had to feed Finlee so while I was feeding him Spencer kept looking. We both kept saying prayers but I think we both thought we wouldn't find it. Spencer decided to do one last look, changed his prayer and once he opened his eyes after the prayer, found it right in the parking lot. We were so happy and I think a bit shocked. Moral of the story, try rewording your prayers and you might get the help you need!!!