Palm Desert with a "Low Angle"

WOW, where do I begin?

First off, I have to say I LOVE my hubby.  I know how hard he works at school (like during his current swim unit - ha) and how dedicated he is to his girls and softball.  All of it, to really enjoy his family and the ability to keep me home, caring for our precious children.

That being said, I know he KNOWS I work hard at home - sometimes walking into a crazy house with a frazzled Mama.  But does he REALLY understand what my days entail?

Well, I finally got the chance to put that to the test.  I was invited by one of my BFF's to Palm Dessert for a relaxing weekend of fun, sun, bubba's FULL of fruity cocktails and just great girly time.  YES, I wanna go!!!!  BUT, hubs originally didn't fully like the idea.  "Be away from your kids? They're so little".  Eventually he gave in when I posed a Palm Desert vs. Vegas weekend - hehe. 

Mother-In-Law felt this was just a fabulous idea.  "I'll get off work a little early on Friday so you can head out early!"  SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11:00am Friday, I was on the road.  Had to stop off for a couple of things I needed to do - shopping without the kids for a quick birthday present- SCORE!  Pick up Rubios for lunch/car ride - RIGHT ON!!!  Pop in some of my favorite 80's cds and I was on my way.

Quick detour however!!!!  Needed to throw away my trash from lunch AND had to pee, so what better stop?  CABAZON!!!!!!!!!  Haha.  Didn't really see anything I liked until I hit the gymboree outlet so I picked up a few things for my little princess and back on the road.....

Pulling up to the Monterey Country Club around 2:45, I was ready to get my sun'in on!  Luckily the girls had stopped back in the condo to refill their "Bubbas" and a little potty business and back out to the pool.

Luckily I was in time to get a little of the first bottle!  hehe

Headed out to the pool and this was the view....

Have you ever met "Bubba".  OMG, the best drink mug ever.  Keeps your drink/cocktails cold AND holds TONS!!!!  Come to find out, they're available at Walmart.  Disclaimer: little flower straw thingy not included, but compliments of my new friends Michelle & Lisa of  Perfect Pair!  LOL.


We enjoyed ourselves so much at the pool - we drank, chatted, laughed it up till the sun started going down behind some trees. OMG, it was 8:00pm.  And we hadn't even had dinner yet.  Back to the condo where Ms. Dee Dee (BFF) had already had filets and chicken breasts marinating.  Fabulous dinner with hilarious game night, we ended up snuggled in by 1am. 

Sleep in? What's that?  Up by around 7:30am, we all dragged out of bed headed for coffee - or Monster in Tisha's case :)  Then off to the pool with a changing of the guard so to speak.  Two girls off on family vacations while one joined us after her fabulous show. 

Another day of relaxation in the sun (and a little redness)....

(30 day picture challenge)

low angle

we ended heading back to the condo to primp and get ready for a fabulous dinner and movie "Bridesmaids" at The River where my other BFF - Cara Sue - joined us! Finishing off the night, we returned back to the condo for a little "Pretty In Pink".

Let me just say, it was what the doc ordered!  Relaxation, fun with girlfriends and coming home to a loving (TIRED) husband and munchkins who missed their mommy as much as I missed them.  What an awesome weekend!  Oh, and the next one is already planned!!!!  : )