After our trip to Palm Desert for the 4th of July last year, Annabel asked if we could, “make this our new tradition.” Fine by us! This year, my parents also joined us at my Aunt Terry and Uncle John’s house. It was great to have most of the fam there.
Unsurprisingly, we all fought over snuggling and playing with this little nugget:
He is so deliciously chubby and he babbles and smiles and I seriously just can’t handle how much I love him.
Plus Leah lets me do stuff like this to him:
The kids had fun playing with window clings,
drawing,
and, because it was 108 degrees, SWIMMING:
Swimming also makes you very, very tired:
I’m very proud I passed on my love for ridiculous light-up accessories to my daughter:
We checked off a few more boxes on Annabel’s “Must Do” list, like driving around in golf carts:
And of course, fireworks! We could see them from my aunt and uncle’s driveway.
The trip was way too short (we have a lot going on right now), but it was so great to have two solid days of family time. We celebrated a big birthday, and I managed to get some desperately needed rest. Plus, it means so much that we get to be around to enjoy some of Liam’s “firsts.” Time is going so fast, I can barely handle it.
Rita A says:
How sweet is that picture of the 3 cousins sleeping?!! So precious
Jordan says:
Liam looks like his mommy! Love the picture of the sleeping cousins. Looks like a fun weekend was had by all!!
Also, just thought you should know I’m enjoying a cookie butter milkshake as I’m reading this. Thank you for introducing me to this nectar of the Gods.
Lisa says:
As usual, fearless Annabelle. My daughters got a chance to drive a golf cart this week and passed.