The Heard Museum

Phoenix, AZ - September 12, 2004

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At The Heard Museum, starting the kids on their photo frames.

"This is great!" smiles Ashley.

Even Katie got to color.

Ashley learning how to make paper flowers with one of the volunteers.

Working hard on her flower.

"What a beautiful flower, Ashley!"

Mom helping the kids finish up their crafts.

Ashley's framed picture.

Brandon's frame.

Mom helping Ashley make an Indian tote bag.

"No more crafts for us," giggles Brandon.

Brandon & Katie playing with the felt board instead.

Katie really enjoyed it.

Native American bead work.

Intricate baskets that were hand woven.

Ornate clothing items.

Various pottery.

Clay plates adorned with eagles.

Quite a mask!

Silver & turqoise metal pieces.

A closer look.

Ashley enjoying looking at all the exhibits.

Rows and rows of Katsina dolls.

A closer look at some of the dolls little, Native American girls sometimes played with.

Mom & Ashley having fun looking around.

A view of some of the Native American wall murals.

Mom & Katie looking at a child's model of how the Native American women wove their blankets.

A silver & turqoise covered wagon.

Dad with the kids in the courtyard of the museum.

Naturally, Brandon & Katie found the water to play in.

Brandon trying to figure out a way to dam up the water.

Katie having fun splashing!

Dad & Katie.

The happy Native American Indian.

Brandon determined to find a way to stop the flow of the water.

It was so peaceful listening to the water spill onto the rocks.

Katie & Shamu spying a pigeon in the courtyard.

"Should I chase it?" wonders Katie.

"Hmmmmm....".

"Why not!"

"Where did the pigeon go?"