Veteran's Day Escape

Well, I said it once and I'll say it again, I *heart* government holidays! Because luckily, Jonathan gets them all off which always provides a much needed breather!!


Today we headed back to Red Rock Canyon to check out a place called Calico Hills. I find the fact that millions of years ago this whole area was covered by an ocean SUPER fascinating, so I love the red rocks and cool formations.


The weather was a bit chilly (I say that with a note of glee mind you), but once we got down in the canyon away from the wind, it was perfect!

Lucy LOVED climbing up and down the rocks and has become kind of a connoisseur of impressive sights at her young age-- she'd say, "Wow mom! Look at that one!! Who built that one??" And we would answer, "Heavenly Father built all this." In awe she'd ask, "How'd He do that?!?" It was cute.


I'm with Lucy though, how did He do that?!? The desert is so beautiful in its own way!!


Mojave desert in the fall. Can you tell? I don't think I'd be able to tell a difference 6 months ago, but after living here long enough I really can tell the scenery has changed...maybe just because all the cactuses look dead...

Surprise!! Their are hundreds of wild horses and burros in this area and they come right up to your car begging for food, but feeding them is strictly prohibited. This little buggar would not leave us alone!! He kept tapping on my window with his nose and licking it. Sorry buddy!! No handouts for you... At least it was exciting for the kids!!


Okay, okay here's what was in it for me-- lunch at Panera (one of my East coast favs) that we newly discovered on the way home, and some cupcakes from the Cupcakery (featured on "Cupcake Wars") which were AMAZING!! It was the perfect day. Who says you can't have your cake and eat it too??:)