A family hike in the mountians

When I got home, I showed Mommy the pictures from the Father and son hike and invited her to go on a family hike. She accepted, as you can see.

So we loaded up the car and headed back to highway 89.

It was not as sunny and warm, but we brought warmer clothing.

Here is Daddy and I after the initial climb up.

You can not see it, but Daddy is sweating. Guess I got heavier.

Me stretching my legs on a break. Daddy was trying to get a water for him.

Yes, the water is cold and that is ice on the log.

More ice....

It is up hill one way and down hill the next.

Here I am explaining the water fall to Mommy.

I wanted some ice, so Mommy went and got me some.

That is a lot colder than it looks.

The three of us.

The three of us with me being silly.

It looks the same coming down, so why not nap. As long as Daddy does not fall asleep I will be ok.

We are where? What?

Wow, time travel really works. One minute I am in the mountains and the next in the back of the car.

It was a nice hike, might be our last, that is if winter ever gets here and that white stuff blocks the trail. I am glad we were all able to go. It was a nice way to spend a few hours and hang out.

A father and son hike in the mountains

Since it is a long weekend, we all had to find something to do. Mommy went shopping with a friend from work and Daddy and I headed to the mountains for some father and son time.

We really had no idea where we were going, but we saw a place off Highway 89 the day before and thought it looked as good as any. It started by the road and went up hill. For me, I did not care, I was riding.

Here I am on a break. We stopped next to the stream.

We asked a nice lady to take our picture so we can prove we were both there.

A view from the canyon out toward civilization.

We ran into the same lady, she was on her way back down, guess we were sort of slow. Can you make out the ice on the rocks, was kind of cold, but we dressed right.

Daddy and I next to the water fall. That is what we were walking up to see, even if we did not know it when we started.

Me having a drink in front of the falls.

This is what it looks like where you start, took this picture on the way down.

A view from the parking lot. It was a long walk for Daddy, but not so much for me. I even caught a nap on the way down.

I think we will see if Mommy wants to come with us tomorrow. Then we could have a family hike and that way we can take better pictures.

I recommend this hike to anyone, as long as you have someone to carry you, it is super easy!

Thanksgiving and the day after

A day to be thankful for, is what Thanksgiving is all about. I am thankful I got to spend it with Mommy, Daddy and some other friends.

We hosted a really nice dinner at our house, me and mommy relaxed and Daddy did what his does best. He prepared food, baked breads and rolls and cakes and cooked a turkey and veggies and other stuff to make a really good dinner for all of us.

Besides that, he made extra so he could share with some other people too. We delivered cakes and bread to a family as a surprise. Everyone likes Daddy's cakes and breads.

Here are some of the baked goods.

And the cakes.

Dinner before we dug in...

Some of the crowd digging in, at least the ones who were on time.

You can see the yummy rolls, I really like those.

Daddy said Mommy had to come back 20 more times if that was all she was getting this trip. Nick carved the turkey, since Daddy was taking pictures.

Dessert and....

Table dancing with David.

The next day Carolina visited, she is Mommy's friend from Hawaii. I did not know her then.

Here are the three of us. And then we had leftovers.... ummm. Just as good the second time around.

Thanksgiving and the day after were really nice and we all enjoyed it and are thankful we got to enjoy it together.

Another day in the Desert and good-bye

After the trip to Joshua Tree I got to go 4 wheeling with Mommy through the magical rock gardens! In the desert, people grow rocks, instead of grass, they seem to grow better and do not need as much water.

Here I am on the 4 wheeler. Mommy is trying to keep up, but I am just too fast.

Cruising.

Totally off road.

Mommy wanted a turn.

Then I could not get here off.

Man this is getting harder.

Got it back, but she is not pushing me.

Daddy and his 2nd Cousin Danial on Veteran's Day. They are both Veterans of Iraq.

Me on Danial's motor cycle. That is Danial w/ his mask on.

Me at the petting zoo.

Grandma Sis has a lot of quail.

Grandma Sis proving she can pick me up.

Cousin Micheal and Daddy, they are First Cousins and both are veterans too.

Long good-byes are never fun, I will just start the car and lay on the horn.

Uncle John, Grandma Sis, Daddy, Kathy and Michael. 4 of the 5 are Veterans, John and Sis served in the Marine Corps in the 50s, then their is Daddy and Michael served in the Coast Guard way back when.

So that brings our Veteran Day Weekend to a close and we are headed North, back into the snow!

As always, it was great seeing everyone and it might be awhile til we get back that way, since we are moving to Florida soon.

An adventure in Joshua Tree

One of the cool things about 29 Palms, is Joshua Tree. I do not know why 29 Palms is 29 Palms and not Joshua Tree, but I guess Joshua tree was already taken. Who knows, anyway, we went to Joshua Tree. They have trees some guy named Joshua named after himself and made it a park. The trees are cool, but the rocks are more fun.

Here is the tallest Joshua Tree I saw, but it does not look like the other trees.

Here I am out on the trail. I was playing tour guide.

Now follow me, plenty of room.

Wonder if he will ever see us up here.

Here is a very large rock.

Hey, stay with the tour before you get lost.

I tell you these tourist will drive me crazy.

Daddy wanted to move a rock.

Here I am helping down one of the senior citizens.

Run I can not hold it much longer.

Here is a real Joshua Tree. They are really crazy trees and if your not careful, they will bite.

It was a nice tour, but I will be glad when I get back to civilization.