Sunday, November 27, 2011

Back to California!!


When we were in Cottonwood, AZ., we met a very special family at the Thousand Trails campground and had an absolute blast.  We all connected so quickly and have SOOO much in common.  We talked about EVERYTHING; from religion and politics to parenting and simplifying life.  The kids also got along so well and had such a great time.

Well, after that week, they traveled west, to California and we traveled south to Tucson, and we thought that we would not see them again, for a very long time.  But, a couple days later, we got a Skype from them and LONG story short, we met up with them in Palm Desert, CA. for 10 more days!

This is just one blessing of living on the road.  We can literally go anywhere, anytime.  :)  We originally had plans to spend the next couple of weeks in different parts of Arizona, and Thanksgiving was going to be a little lonely, out in the middle of no where.  When Todd and I talked it over, it was only 5 hours away and we could celebrate Thanksgiving with them!  We were so excited to see them again, and the kids were thrilled.

So, flying by the seat of our pants, we went west!

 The Harper's are from Canada and also have five children.  We coordinated meals and games and movie nights, as well as, thrift-store shopping, swimming EVERYDAY, (yes, in November!), and going to the local Civil War Re-enactment.

 We also went to a local Flea Market that had rows and rows of STUFF to buy at really cheap prices!  We found socks, hats, a purse and yarn- all for under $10!  :)


 We played Sorry, General Knowledge, Skip-Bo, Lego Creation, Apples 2 Apples and many more!



The Civil War Re-enactment was FREE!  Love it!  It was in a beautiful county park and they had cannons and rifles and soldiers wearing their blue and grey.


The gun-fire was SO loud, and the cannons were a little overwhelming.  We all kept our ears covered.

Little Parker did NOT like the cannons one bit.


You could also buy from their Mercantile or observe the Blacksmith.



Here is the "Crew!"  Aren't they an adorable bunch?  :)


Yes, we had to do a silly one.  :)


Harper family, you are so dear to us!  We will miss you so much!
Looking forward to seeing you again, sooner, than later.

Blessings,
Steph

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