Palm Springs Vacation

While Kevin was off for Christmas break we got the opportunity to take a week long vacation to Palm Springs. We stayed at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Villas-it was great to have an apartment style room, especially since we had Luke with us! We decided that since with Kevin's school schedule and our work schedules that we would take this week to relax. We didn't do too much during the week- but thats what we needed!
We did take an opportunity to go down to La Jolla (about 2 hours from Palm Springs) to go to the Birch Aquarium as well as to take Luke to the ocean for the first time. It was so much fun! We all had a blast, especially Luke! Luke was so mesmerized by all the fishies, he wanted to be up against the glass looking at all the fish.



After a fun time at the Aquarium, we went down the beach. Although it was a nice warm day, of course the California Ocean was't as warm. We took off Luke's pants, socks and shoes and let him play in the sand-he LOVED it!
Before driving back to Palm Springs, we stopped by the San Diego Temple. The San Diego Temple holds a special place in my heart as it was the temple that I was sealed to my family in. It was great to bring Kevin and Luke to a such a special place that helped me form a special testimony of Eternal Families.
By the time we got on the freeway-Luke was beat! I'm pretty sure he slept the entire 2 hour drive home!




Another fun day was when my Yaya and Papa Don came to Palm Springs for a visit. My grandparents only live about an hour from Palm Springs so it was great to see them! This was the first time my Yaya and Papa Don were able to meet Luke! We had a wonder time catching up and a wonderful yummy lunch!


It was a well-needed, great, relaxing week! Now its back to the grind!