Fool's Gold

On the same trip to Prescott we of course stopped to go rock hounding.  This old mine was one with tons of fool's gold.  The kids love finding rocks with their dad.  I enjoy reading a book in the car while they find rocks:)

 

Charlotte Hall Museum

In Prescott there is a museum called "The Charlotte Hall Museum."  They had an event with several activities showing what life was like back in the 1800s.  

These were just creatures the kids found while waiting for the museum to open:)

There is  park near by that we relaxed in until the museum opened.  We got there a little early to get good parking.

 

This was a re-inactment of a shoot out.  It was pretty funny, although the kids were hot in the sun and the sound was quite loud.

Panning for gold.

Making apple cider.

Derek learning about old coins and balances in the country store.

Emily and Sarah "at school"

The kids roping a cow.

Derek Dad Trip

Derek and Darrell took a trip together up to Snowflake one weekend.  They stopped to look for rocks on the way up and had a great time together. 

Derek with one of his buddies.

Handsome little boy:)

Creatures Derek Found

Silver Creek Adventures

Again...while in Snowflake:)  We took a little day trip to Silver Creek with Jayden and Jolie.  They had fun for the most part.  Jolie was a little frightened of the bugs and grass, but she warmed up  near the end.  And as long as she was comfortable in a chair she was great. 

This is a picture of Emily before we left, with a leaf but she found.

They enjoyed "fishing" with their cat tail fishing poles.  Derek was constantly searching for crawdads.  There was a man fishing here and Derek could hardly keep from "helping."

The beautiful 4 year old cousins.  LOVE Sarah's hair!

Lemonade! Lemonade! Get Your Lemonade!

We were in Snowflake for the July 24th celebrations this year.  Gary and Sarah did a float with Lemonade.  With the help of family, they distributed lemonade to the older population of parade viewers.  

The kids enjoyed riding on the float, although this is one of the very few instances that Emily actually waved at the crowd...she was too shy most of the time.

It was hot on this day with mostly clear skies, but believe it or not, near the end of the parade the sky filled with dark clouds and poured.  We were nice and soaked...it was great!

Lemonade Cousins