Work day's over!

The great thing about being on Pacific Time is that things mostly settle down after lunch and we can play! Here, the kids got hold of the camera and snapped one of Ted and I.

Ted at the Office

The bad thing about being on Pacific Time is that Teds work day can begin at 4:30 a.m. when our first surgeries of the day generally begin. He enjoyed the 80 degree weather with us today by the pool, but he spent most of his day on the phone. If only the people on the other end of the line could see what he looked like. I just have to laugh. Could be a much worse day at the office!

The Hot Springs

This resort has four hot spring wells on its forty acres of land. By the swimming pools, they have a three sided building that is open to the swaying palm trees on one end. Inside the building are four hot spring pools that represent each of the four wells. Because the wells bring the hot mineral water up from different depths, they each have a different temperature coming out of the ground ranging from 104 degrees to 140 degrees. These pools were relaxing and picturesque nestled below the snow-capped mountains.

The Sauna

This resort is very unusual because it truly welcomes kids. In Tucson, of the 14 RV resorts, only three even allow kids. Actually, most would not even take Ted and I because you have to be 55 or older! Here they let kids participate in anything the parents do. Here, our kids had their first experience in a sauna. There were mixed comments. Connor did not like it so much, Lacy was pretty neutral and Evan could not get enough!

Ducks, swans and fish

This resort where we are staying has a pond full of fish and all kinds of birds. They have a white swan, a black swan and even a peacock. It is really a beautiful oasis full of lush green trees reminiscent of Hawaii. Great care has gone into the surroundings. I think it may be run by hippies! What a wonderful experience!

Desert Hot Springs, California

Today has been an incredible day! Desert Hot Springs is about 10 miles from Palm Springs and one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. Desert mountains surround us on one side, while snow-capped mountains (seen here behind the kids) surround us on the other.