We drove out to Palm Desert yesterday to see my inlaws. It was 80º, and we sat in the sun and watched the birds in the birdbath and the golfers on the green. I didn't get much sleep the night before, so I spent the entire day almost falling asleep in my chair.
The kids got to see their Great Aunt Cindy for only the second time in their lives, and she told them amazing stories about her life in Colorado. After her husband died, she and her four children ran their ranch, raising pigs, bunnies, goats and a poor little calf named Sir Loin. She also told us of growing vegetables and canning and selling them, and about her beautiful horses and cocker spaniels. It was quite exciting to find out that we have our very own pioneer woman!
We had a wonderful lunch and dinner, and after my mother-in-law packed all of the food in the house into our car, we drove home.
Hi--your aunt sounds like an interesting woman. 80 degress!? That's some nice weather. Where we are it just snowed. Sounds like a really enjoyable time.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing that would have made the day better would be if I had brought the kids' bathing suits instead of winter jackets! I didn't know it would be so warm...
ReplyDeleteWell, let's see ... winter jackets and a pool. Life jackets (laugh)? Ouch. Overall, it seems like everyone had a really nice time.
ReplyDelete80 degrees-- can you send some of that warmth over to Chicago? :)
ReplyDeleteI wish I could, Karen!
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