First Kayak Trip

Toddler coming back from five minute trip...

Kayaking at Watson Lake with Toddler

Our son-in-law was here visiting and took the grand daughter out in the boat -- just for a few minutes, then Grandma walked her in the Bob stroller up to the little playground that has the newly donated Firetruck in memory of the Granite Mountain Hotshots.

After Mommy & Daddy had a nice paddle we met them back at the launching area.

We picked up the infant PFD at Costco.  The size is up to 30 pounds and it fit nice and snug.

Wednesday is free parking day at the lake.  Weather was warm and lovely.

One For the Verde

Ash Creek Nativities is becoming a contributor to "One for the Verde" a new local program developed by the Verde Valley Land Preservation conservation group with help from Sustainable Arizona.

Steve Estes is the outreach director for Verde Valley Land Preservation.  About 35 Verde Valley businesses will be participating in the program by the end of 2013, including real estate offices, retail stores, doctors, restaurants, architects and lodging establishments.

"Sustainable Arizona" president,  John Neville, says the goal is to expand the program to the Prescott area.

Businesses and volunteers interested in supporting the project can contact Neville at 928-300-2437 or send an email to info@onefortheverde.org.

Another way to support preservation of the Verde River is to take friends to visit it, canoe or kayak it (possibly from Childs to Horseshoe Dam).

For more information, visit the group's website at One For The Verde