My weekend in Arrowhead

We spent the last few days of our vacation in our local mountains. The weather was crisp and clear. Lake Arrowhead is always beautiful.

We watched Santa arrive and light the tree in the Village.

The mommies snuck away to enjoy some tasty 'tinis.

Enjoyed the local trail.

Stomped on many fallen leaves.

Finally saw some fall colors.

The kids used leaves to make art.

Enjoyed the moment.

I must say spending time at the lake is always a good time.  We are so thankful to have such great friends whom share their vacation home with us from time to time.  Making family memories is what it is all about!

Vegas

Wow, my life has sure been busy lately. We've been traveling a lot. Packing and unpacking seems to be my reality.  This is weird cause that's not how we roll, I'm usually just packing and unpacking the RV.  

Last weekend we went to Vegas with some good old friends and had a blast.  We ate, drink and enjoyed ourselves.  My neighbor  P said I had to go and check out this 3 story Chandelier at the Cosmopolitan Hotel.  The Chandelier Bar is 3 stories and so freaking beautiful.  I was on sparkle overload loving every moment.  The whole casino was sparkly really, my kind of place.  

The best part of our trip was just hanging out with my guy.  It was so much fun to be silly and have no worries.  

Two Bunch Palms

 The grandparents took the kids to Palm Dessert last weekend, so we took the opportunity to skip town too. 

We checked into Two Bunch Palms in Dessert Hot Springs. 

 Built in the 20's, this was one of Al Capones hang outs.  

The hotel featured both the Spanish architecture form the 20's, as well as 1950's modern.

Lot's of wild life roam the grounds. 

 Natural Mineral Hot springs criss cross through the property.

 We hung out in the natural mineral pools all day and night.  We were completely relaxed. 

 the pools

 They take the no talking above a whisper thing seriously.   

 the view

 Amazing stained glass. 

A baby turtle.

I'm loving spring time in the dessert.   The temperature this trip was perfect.  Not even hot yet!

The ACE

We celebrated our 14 year Wedding Anniversary at the Ace in Palm Springs. We loved it. Here are some photos of our trip.

The pool was the place to be.   The even have a DJ playing music, it was awesome.

Here's a lounging area outside our room, it was the perfect spot to just hang.

Our room, perfectly located across from the pool.

The love birds lounging by the fire, so romantic.

The happy couple, me and my guy in the lounge after the pool.

This was called Coyote Cider, apple pie in a cocktail.

The room, modern and camp style.

The bed was dreamy.

We chilled and relaxed all weekend.  I started reading this great book, it's super long and I made a serious dent in it!

The service at the Ace was incredible.  If you have a chance to stay there, go for it!

 

Our Dream Jamaica Getaway

Couples San Souci- beach view

I see naked people

the boys sailing
bad ass ice sculpture
Dining al fresco under the sunset
blurry butterfly on the shrimp plants

we called these rainbow lizards

orchids were everywhere

the path the grotto

let's hang out

the balloon bar

mineral spa

best pool: mineral pool

me-climbing the steps again

pretty

more beauties

the grounds were manicured and maintained very nicely

the color of the resort-blue of course

we made friends with this duck

everywhere was green and lush

playing with my new camera was fun

a cool place to land day or night

the turtles

the pond

me helping Francine make some fresh cucumber juice
I was pleasantly surpried to find they had a fresh juice bar-carrots, beets, cucumber and any smoothie you could think
a nice break from the all you can drink alcohol and food

day time at the mineral pool-hot, hot, hot

this butterfly loved Tiff
I was a bit jealous-

Mid workout, the Honey paddled by

We had the most amazing time celebrating my husbands BIG 40!! Jamaica was so beautiful. The butterflies flying across the island really made my trip. Some days, all you could see was butterflies, thousands and thousands of them. The week away was relaxing and fun. Here are some highlights.

I highly recommend this resort. Couple San Souci