Weekend Warms Up

This weekend we got out of dodge. . .again.

I must say, the desert sky did not disappoint.

The rides in the Polaris were plentiful and a step up from Driving Miss Daisy, because E wants to keep me coming back.  So none of us complain.

Little and Kendra drove up for the day and joined us.  They are such troopers.  It is a true JOY to have our whole family together. 

The rock climbing was abundant.  The mine was really cool to explore until we saw a rat.  Then I may have run out screaming with all the kids at my heels. . .

Janessa was so excited our neighbor was there.  They are the same age and just love every minute they have together.

Night skies and roaring fires were a nice touch to the already full weekend.  I didn't read nearly anything I brought, but I made memories, had face to face, intentional one on one kid time without the distraction of devices, and a genuinely good time. 

Friends are the family we choose.

Sometimes it takes being away from it all to be reminded that who you are as a family is enough.

Desert trips are not generally my favorite, but I am realizing maybe the desert wasn't the problem. . .it might have been who we were sharing it with. 

Filled with gratitude for the opportunity to be away, surrounded by God's glory with all that I need.