Our first family road trip! We are off to Joshua Tree to enjoy the desert, time with family and celebrate a wedding between Carl's cousin Lauren and Micah.
Our first night, the moon was rising as the sun set. This is one of the views we have from the house we rented. So peaceful here.
Elena was right at home in the hammock. Though it wasn't tied up properly and broke when Grandmazona was swinging on it :(
Carl and Charlie enjoying the view.
Lauren and Micah hosted us for lunch at the Joshua Tree National Park. Elena, Carl and Grandmazona climbed this rock hill.
6-1/2 weeks after delivering Charlie!
Only rocks provide shade in the desert.
Elena would not put down her lemonade :)
Elena, Charlie and I climbed some rocks. It was easier to go up than come down :) Carl had to help me down.
A milk comma :)
It was a hot day but lovely picnic and look at the size of those boulders!
These are Joshua trees. Don't they look like they belong in a Dr. Seuss book?
Driving back to the house, Elena passed out. So we took ourselves a little drive, I'd say a Sunday drive but it was Friday ;)
Aunt Connie with Charlie.
A cuddle with Grandpa Pat on the "rabbit chair."
Great Grandma and Grandpa Newman with Elena
Great Grandma enjoying some snuggle time with Charlie
Charlie was well loved and cuddled on this trip!
Day of the Wedding:
Elena's first school bus ride. She was so excited!
Elena, budding photographer, snapped this picture of cousin Leon and Ashley.
At the reception
Elena loved the music!
Leon helping Elena get into all the special kid stuff.
Grandma and Grandpa Newman enjoying the reception.
Elena had a blast dancing with Leon and Ashley.
Elena loved all the boulders but I think dancing was the highlight of her trip.
Can you guess which song they are dancing too? "A little bit softer now..."
"A little bit louder now!"
Elena gave Leon and Ashley a work out. She loved the "jumping" - pure joy on her face.
Grandma and Grandpa dancing.
The bride and groom dancing and enjoying their special evening.
Elena asked to take some pictures with me. Love this girl!
She wanted to pose kissing me.
"Too sweet for my tummy"
We had a wonderful long weekend with everyone and look forward to another wedding next year.
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