Palm Springs Remixed

Last weekend we got away for a quick trip to Palm Springs...the middle of the desert...but of course the weather didn't fully cooperate. With temps in the mid-60's (not the 80's!) and a storm with winds reminiscent of Seattle's 2006 event, our ability to chill by the pool was hindered...but Sam stayed busy, forcing Mom and Dad to never blink an eye. Sam was fascinated by a harpist at dinner, and frightened by his first experience with Bermuda grass. Hopefully we'll upload a video of that later.

The little man slept through the first half of the Superbowl, so when he woke up, we went to a local restaurant (200 beers on tap) and watched the rest of the big game. When the Giants took the lead late in the game, the eruption of cheers freaked Sam out so much that Dad hurried him into the cool night air to calm him down.

Just over 2 weeks until his first birthday - the plans are coming together and we're hoping he has as much fun as the rest of us will.

(oops, we fed the ducks and they wouldn't go away)

Just after lunch, Sam tried to get into a fountain.

At the resort, Sam and Dad watched the ducks.

The fun continued with Sam getting his first chance to slide.

...and then back to his favorite ride, the swing!

Breakfast involved lots of exploring.

and a glass of ice water.

He stood as far away as he could from the flower before touching it.

But he got right up next to the rock to try and pick it up.

We went up the Tramway to Mt. San Jacinto State Park where it was about 40 degrees colder

And a lot snowier.

And when we got home, Sam wanted to help Dad vacuum the carpet.