The
mountain cities north of us show off an array of fall beauty. Our family decided to get in the midst of all
the yellows, oranges and reds as we drove up to Flagstaff, Arizona, a few
weekends ago. We visited the arboretum!
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A
new exhibit features butterflies. We had
to carefully enter one of the greenhouses and watch where we stepped as fragile
butterflies freely landed, sometimes on us!
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This photo features the San Francisco Peaks, the highest mountain range in the state of Arizona. Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona stands 12,633 feet.
We
experienced perfect weather that day and enjoyed getting out in the fresh air on
this little hike at the Arboretum. It is
a special memory of a day with family.
"While the earth remains, Seed-time and harvest,
And cold and heat, And summer and winter,
And day and night shall not cease."
Genesis 8:22
Beautiful photos. Looks like a great time! :)
ReplyDeleteLove love love the zebra butterflies!
ReplyDeleteJust the right time to enjoy the beautiful colours of fall and the butterflies. I would love to visit a butterfly farm. We have one in the highlands but its been a long time since we last visited it. What a lovely zebra butterfly you have there!
ReplyDeleteLooks like such a beautiful place to visit and enjoy time together as a family! Living in Phoenix, one forgets the seasons do change in other parts of Arizona (though I should remember that from my time in Prescott :)
ReplyDeletebetty
What a beautiful day you had together! Seeing the beauty makes me think of the song, "God's Coloring Book". So pretty! Thank you for sharing, Mary! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a place I would enjoy. I especially love butterfly houses. It is so magical when they land on you!
ReplyDeleteFamily time in a beautiful place; what fun and memories to boot....
ReplyDeleteStunning! .. You lucky ducks, you! :)
ReplyDeleteI just wish Blogville had a 'scratch-and-sniff' app!
What a lovely way to spend such a pretty day together! Loved the pictures of you and your sweet family, truly precious memories indeed, and how special to see the butterflies too!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are awesome and such a wonderful family fun time too. Thank you for sharing with us here a Tell me a True Story.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos Mary! I'm so happy you are well😘It's been ages....
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you
Hi Mary! What a precious photo of hugs!! I love that!
ReplyDeleteI've been to butterfly enclosures, but have yet to have one land on me. It is fun to see them fly around though. I enjoyed your photos of them too.
Isn't God so creative and generous?
Blessings,
Ceil
Loved seeing this!! Made me SMILE!!! And REJOICE!! Bless you!!!
ReplyDeletehope you enjoyed the colors of fall from so being among them .
ReplyDeleteloved your photos dear .
Awe...looks like so much fun What great pictures. Happy Thanksgiving. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteNothing beats the beautiful hues from nature! How wonderful to see you and bro. Tom still so close with your children, no matter what age. I pray my son would always cling close to my hubby and me too ;) And he still is despite being in college. We're grateful to God for the bond that comes from His love. I didn't know that butterflies smell with their antennae and taste from their feet? Oh God, thank You I don't taste things with my feet! :)
ReplyDeleteI'd like to think we are in the process of transformation here like a caterpillar in cocoon and when our time comes to be Home, we'll be like those butterflies that will emerge beautiful!!!
So many things to be grateful for...He deserves our thanks and praises. Happy Thanksgiving to you sister Mary. God bless you and your wonderful family! Hugs...
I love it up there! A year isn't complete without a trip to Williams for me!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gift to spend it with family. Good for you! Wonderful shots!