After surviving the trip here we had a wonderful first day in Palm Springs. We visited a Street Fair and I got SO MUCH Christmas shopping done. Can you even believe it? February, 84 degrees in sunny CA and I'm Chrismas shopping.
I love gifts that are special. And I found some today. I guess I can't tell you about them because someone I bought for may be reading this. I will say they are handmade, beautiful and from the “high desert” near Joshua Tree National Park or here or here. We went there last year when I came to CA with my hubbie.
My oldest has had a tough time with my trip and has already begun to ask if I was coming next year. I'm not sure how much a 7 year old understands the concept of time but I know he misses his momma. Please pray for the Holy Spirit to comfort him.
I feel so spoiled here. My bed's made for me. I don't have to do laundry or cook. The mountains surround us because we are in the valley. It's a wonderful display of God's splendor and majesty.
We took pictures for the kiddos today and emailed some to them so they could experience CA with us.
Here's my favorites from today…
Maybe this should be my new avatar???
and this one….
Me eating a JUMBO Boars Head hotdog at the Street Fair and enjoying EVERY fattening bite!!!! YUM YUM.
More tomorrow….
IN HIM
Julie
Thanks for posting on my blog! I think that you are the first non-family member to see it 🙂 I am a very green blogger and it blessed my heart that I actualy made my first friend! My 8 year old daughter has been praying for me to get some friends b/c she thought I was lonely on my blog. She didn’t know I was just too embarassed to send it to my friends!!! I enjoyed reading your thoughts and love your pictures. We went to Palm Desert a few months ago. I missed the mountains when I came home to the flatlands of Michigan. They were a daily reminder and picture of the Lord’s strength and how He surrounds us.
Have a great week and Merry Christmas!!!
Just look at you! You look way too relaxed and like you are having way more fun than a mom should after spending a week stressing and nursing sick kids.
But I’m sure glad for you. 😀
Julie! Your trip sounds awesome. I am so glad you were able to go. Are the kiddos all better? Beautiful scenery!
Julie,
So glad you arrived safely and that you are having such a wonderful time with your husband. Savor every second!!!
Will pray for your little ones!
Julie D.
Hi Julie,
I just wanted to tell ya about the picture on my blog. I’ts the path leading to my Dad’s cabin to the lake. I posted other ones and some comments about how much we love it there here: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/kleo30/77662/
How do you post those comments and just have one or two underlined words to click on instead of the link?
It sounds (and looks) like you are all having a wonderful time!
Either one of those pictures would make a GREAT avatar! I personally like the first one. jfsdklaj;lkjdgfvjsda;l I’m glad your having a wonderful time in CA. Don’t forget to get me something for Christmas, nothing big, but EXPENSIVE!!! I’m not picky.sdkljlkfdsjalk
I’ll go check out the new blogger now. Have a safe and BLESSED trip.
God Bless,
Amber
love these pics!!! = )