Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Christmas Vacation


I don't care what you say, my kids are the CUTEST kids God has ever created!


The popsicle gang in Palm Springs in Mimi's pool :)


Peanut jumping with daddy!


Oh yeah baby! Princess can swim and jump with the best of 'em!


Of course the man can do that too! WITHOUT water wings!
Christmas Vacation is not only our FAVORITEST movie of all times but really our most treasured time of the year. We have always taken a vacation, it's usually a sunny local, it's packed full of memories, and me and my hubby's favorite holiday (New Years) is so much fun!
We loaded up the family wagon and headed south like birds, with a babysitter and the Jacob's clan to Palm Springs sunshine. The drive was even fun....blessings to my hubby who's patience astounds me day by day. Our kids travel like seasoned rock stars on tour, my hubby takes no notice of the car-chaos, and I praise the Lord we were able to have our babysitter come on this trip with us. THANK YOU KALIE!
7 days of 70-ish degrees, sunshine, pool in the backyard, and no-where to go. The kids' fav was the pool, I was so relaxed with help from Kalie with 3 kids in a pool at the same time, no accidents, good shopping, warm sunshine, family, friends.........Livin' the good life.
Then we came home. Now I'm not disrespecting my home. Don't get me wrong, I love Washington. Even the rain. But for the 1st time in my ~-a-hhhhemm ~ 34 year old life I GET IT. I get the need for sunshine. I get the reason so many people move to the sunny states. The sunshine draws me out of bed. Makes me want to get up and move and exercise and get out of bed. It made me happy. I get it finally.
Dear Mom & Dad ~
I won't be upset if you move back to Arizona or somewhere warm. I GET IT.
Sorry it took me so long.
I will just visit A LOT so get a big house :)
LOVE YOU!
Kristina

3 comments:

The Owens said...

I know what you mean! When I moved to California in '94 I did not know it could be sunny all the time and I never wanted to leave! Now I've gotten used to different climates but my 6 years in California were awesome!! Love the pics and yes you do have a beautiful family!!!

sarah said...

What cute kiddos. Your oldest girl looks so much like her momma! I love Palm Springs. My parents went (without us) right after Christmas too.

Anonymous said...

Hi Kris, it's Erin from HS. I noticed that you guys come to Palm Srpings for Christmas. Well guess what... I live in Palm Springs!! Have for the last 9 yrs. I just found it funny that you come to my neck of the woods. Maybe next time let me know and we can connect. TTYL. BTW how is your family?