Home again!

Chase & I are home from a wonderful 4 days in Palm Desert! The trip came together quickly and Sunday morning at 5am we were on the road to the airport. The beauty of Palm Desert is it's a quick flight and you're in the beautiful sunshine. I love it! I've grown up going to the desert and it's a pretty incredible feeling taking Chase there now.
Our first day was spent by the pool. Chase is at such a great age. I loved watching him splash, jump and squeal in the water. Mom, Nana, Brittany, Chase and I headed off to Cheesecake factory for dinner. Since we were up so early we went home pretty quick and just relaxed.
Monday was filled with tanning and swimming again. Such leisurely days filled with laughter and fun! I wanted to take Chase to the Marriott for the boat ride and to see all the birds. My son is pretty amazed by birds these days. I love that little boat ride at the Marriott and yes it totally makes me think of the saved by the bell episode every time. Chase was so adorable on the boat in his bright orange life jacket. After our wee adventure we headed to Tommy Bahama's for dinner. All I have to say is "yum!" When the weather is a dry 86 degrees you eat outside and savor every moment. My son still goes to bed at 7pm and when he's in the water all day swimming by 6:45 he's begging me to put him to sleep. A mother's dream! That night was one I'll always cherish. All us girls sat on the patio with a glass of wine in hand and easy conversation flowing for hours. I have to say I got to know my beautiful sister in law so much better this trip. She's a truly remarkable woman and I'm totally blessed to have her in my life. Not having my own sister and growing up with guys (predominately) I can be a bit awkward with my girlfriends at times. Brittany is so understanding and real and I cherish her so much. Now that I'm a Mommy I loved that we got to have a sleepover and stay up late talking. Just little things I miss at times.
Mom, Brit and I are all very 'girly' so we woke up early the next day and did what girls do best...SHOP! I don't think Macy's shoe department knew what hit them. :) As I looked around at the sea of shoes around us I thought to myself "It's good to be a woman!" Then it was off to Forever 21 and Victoria Secret. So good! Chase fell asleep in the mall so we decided to pick up in n out burgers for lunch and head back to the pool. A pretty perfect day in my mind! That night we had a lovely cocktail party with our dear friends the Carlson's and some of their cousins. It was a blast! Always such great times with them and lots of laughter. The highlight was Joel finding a workout video for Grannies! It's interesting when women 40-50 years older than you look better. VERY humbling and only in Palm Desert!!!
My other fabulous sister in law Ang was also in the desert and flew home with us today. I have to say I love my sisters. They were so helpful to me with Chase. Plus, they're just great women to be with. All in all a great trip! Just what this mama needed. Although putting my fireplace on at home tonight made me miss the California sun a lot!