'hot' stanley

flat stanley* was sent to us from our nephew in omaha.  we decided he'd most enjoy a desert hike to take in the native scenery.  however, he was overdressed for the climate (thus nicknamed 'hot stanley' per stover boy) and desperately in need of a wardrobe change.  we lent him some clothes from among our regular wardrobe and headed up to south mountain.  while with us, he saw: the nasty thorns of a mesquite tree, hundreds of tall saguaro catci, experienced arizona's first 100 degree day, and saw lots of quail running around. 

   *flat stanley is the story of a boy accidentally crushed flat. because he's flat, he can travel in the mail and see lots of places.