Monday, January 26, 2009

Palm Springs Weekend

This was our third annual trip down to Palm Springs. Todd's parents rent a two bedroom house for six weeks and invite many friends and family to stay with them while they are there. Steve is in golf heaven when he is down there and golfs almost every day. Rita really misses the crazy weather we have in Oregon and her grandkids, so she only stays for about half the time before heading back to Oregon.

We were curious how different our trip would be this year due to our very mobile toddler. Meadow really had a great time and enjoyed looking at all the interesting plants and flowers that we don't have at home. We spent a lot of time outside during the day just enjoying the 70 degree weather as well as eating good food and playing cards at night. It is just a nice weekend for all of us to spend quality time together, which can be hard to do with our busy schedules.

Bampom reading books before bed time.

Getting some loves from Ghanny



Rita watched Meadow for us so that we go golfing in the afternoon. We had a nice time with Steve and both had some high moments. Todd birdied one hole and I had a 160 yard drive. My short game needs a lot of work though. One of my main problems is that I want to hit the ball as hard as a field hockey ball.

Todd's nice golf swing

It was a really beautiful course. I did make it over the water and landed just to the left of the green.


In the neighborhood where they rent the house there is an 18 hole putting green course. Meadow had fun helping us get the balls in the hole.
Learning how to putt.


Meadow loves wearing this backpack and sometimes will wear it all day.




Meadow really enjoyed riding in the cart. They would go on rides around the neighborhood. Todd and I rode bikes along side them.

At the bocce ball courts
Silly Van Hee's playing bocce ball.

It was nice to be able to experience a little break from winter for a few days. The night we got home it snowed an inch. I think Meadow missed the snow a little bit, so she was happy to get out and play outside in it. Todd and I missed the ease in being able to just walk outside without having to get all the gear on. oh well, I guess we will just have to wait a few more months for the warmer weather.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Fun! I could use some warm weather right about now :) See you soon, I hope!

Dave Dyk said...

I am so jealous. How nice it would be to get a break from this cold weather! Meadow is so cute on the golf course and I love the pic of you and her at the bocce ball court.

Jerri said...

Looks like it was a great time had by all! The photo of "Meanow" with that cute backpack on is too much. The bocce ball photo needs to be framed! We'll have to catch up soon.

Previously Junebug B said...

Looks like everyone had a good time. How could you not with such nice weather? Great post!