Geodes

Fair warning, this is a long post with lots of pictures.  Bret decided this morning we were going to hunt for geodes in the desert.  Without much warning, we took off.  We followed the Pony Express Route so there were lots of markers for us to stop and see.

We found a good spot for a little picnic lunch.  Bella even found an arrow head (or maybe just a good rock!).

The desert was beautiful, I have never seen it so green and with so many flowers.  It was amazing.

Another Pony Express Marker.

This was an old cabin, along the route were they used to trade horses.

Bella was surprised at how small it was.  We drove on, for a total of about 3 hours, down a dirt road.  the girls were champs about all the driving.  We finished a whole Box Car book!

Finally, we made it to the pits and started to dig. 

They found quite a few, just digging around.

Bella and her Dad found the biggest one.  After they pulled it out, Bella hit it with a hammer and it cracked right in half.  She was thrilled to find the treasure inside.

Bret and Junie worked really hard to dig this one out, and it turned out to be just a rock. 

We headed for home, stopping at more markers along the way.  this was once a Pet Cemetery.

The beautiful colors of the desert.

The final results, the kids love having them proudly on display in their rooms.  I think we will be going on a fossil hunt next.