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Exploring Joshua Tree: Eureka Peak

Posted in Family, Outdoor Adventures, and Photography

We’d been working quite hard at getting the house unpacked and set up the last couple of weeks, so Saturday afternoon D decided that it was time to go do something fun. We stopped by one of the Joshua Tree National Park entrances to talk to one of the park rangers to get an idea of what all was available as well as pick up a park map. The park ranger that we talked to was extremely enthusiastic about the park and the activities there, so it was easy to get excited about exploring everything. Because we were getting started…

Grandma and Grandpa Visit the Cabin

Posted in Family, and Outdoor Adventures

Originally, the cabin repair was scheduled to be completed by the end of December, so a visit from Grandma and Grandpa was scheduled. They had a business conference a few hours away from the cabin, so we thought we’d take advantage of it. We’re always happy to spend time with family. 🙂 Unfortunately, as you already know, the cabin repairs were no where near being done, but it turned out okay. We were grateful for the reprieve from the craziness and really enjoyed our time together. We met up with Grandma and Grandpa late Friday afternoon. Since it was nearly…

Off-Road Fun with Marine Families

Posted in Family, Military Life, and Outdoor Adventures

Last week, D decided it would be fun if we got together with some of the Marines (and their families/friends) that he works with and head out for some off-road fun. A couple of the Marines had not taken their vehicles off-road at all, so they were eager to test out the vehicles and their skills. On Saturday, we met up at in a parking lot, and the more experienced off-road guys helped the others check tire pressure and air down the tires as needed before we headed out. Because this was the first time out for some, a trail…