Come Away With Me
I think I've shared with you before that our home backs up to a protected canyon. It provides us with many hiking paths, streams and creeks, mountain bike trails and plenty of gorgeous picnic spots. In the photo above you can see part of the golf course and surrounding homes.
On Saturday my sister and I decided to take all the cousins and a few of their friends on a picnic hike. With our backpacks filled with goodies and water bottles in hand we started the hour long hike. The kids practically ran to the top, where do they get the energy?
This is my pink cheeked nephew on his Rock-a-Lounger. This little guy preferred to climb up the side of the mountain instead of using the trails. He's our little Dare Devil.
The hike back down was less frantic, maybe it was the tough climb or the lunch but they seemed a little more mellow on the decent even with the promise of ice cream. Happy Trails!
Ohhh, if I had that view, I would be sitting sipping coffee out there every morning! Absolutely beautiful!-Sandra
Posted by: sandra feazel | January 20, 2008 at 02:35 PM
Heather, what a beautiful place you live. I am completely envious right now, because of your weather and no snow! I live in a snow globe ice village :) Thanks for sharing, and making me smile.
Teresa
xo
Posted by: Teresa ~ French Poppy | January 18, 2008 at 07:37 PM
Heather,
just a quick hello! Looks like you had a lovely day & some fresh air.........
Kara & Darcy
Posted by: Kara Garber | January 16, 2008 at 10:44 AM
how beautiful! what a wonderful way to spend the day.
Posted by: traci | January 16, 2008 at 06:02 AM
You live in a beautiful area! Carol says you are not far from Palm Springs? I will be there next weekend and have the option of a day on my own or one of the tours they are offering at the spa we are staying at. I'd love to rent a car and come visit, if you are going to be around. Junking could be an option, but I don't know if I can rent a toaster out there.
Posted by: karla nathan | January 15, 2008 at 11:03 PM
Beautiful SoCal!
That's an awesome, but scary picture of your nephew.
~elaine~
Posted by: Elaine L. | January 15, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Your backyard is awesome....what a lucky girl you are :o)
~Des
Posted by: Deserae | January 15, 2008 at 07:49 PM
The view is spectacular. Gorgeous greenery and great capture of your nephew!
Posted by: Adla | January 15, 2008 at 06:24 AM
OMG!!!! What a spectacular view! Thank you for sharing this Heather...Now that is what I call no cost pampering!!!
Posted by: Ann | January 15, 2008 at 05:07 AM
Ohmigosh, what a lovely day! I can't imagine having that in my backyard!!
Posted by: Joy | January 15, 2008 at 04:32 AM
Oh my goodness, as I scrolled past your pictures, my stomach did about three flips when I saw the one of your nephew! Still gives me chills, it just looks like he is so high up dangling there. Great photo op!
Posted by: Karen | January 15, 2008 at 03:20 AM
Sounds like a fabulous day! The photo of your nephew on the rock is awsome, very visual, I can actually feel my heart pounding, hoping he doesn't fall off!! (Takes your breath away at first glance!)
very nice visit today, as always. I so look forward to your posts! xoxo Sherri
Posted by: Sherri | January 14, 2008 at 07:55 PM
so cool. i love your backyard!
i would be out there everyday!
gorgeous!
have a great week
Posted by: jessi nagy | January 14, 2008 at 04:49 PM
I'm in middle of blizzard thank you for refreshing photos Heather!
Posted by: Denise Fontaine | January 14, 2008 at 03:44 PM
Oh WOW.....what a gorgeous place to live! I love to go hiking and that looks like a fabulous place to explore.
Have the Best of Days......Rosie
Posted by: Rosie | January 14, 2008 at 03:08 PM
GORGEOUS PHOTOS!!
xo,
Kim
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | January 14, 2008 at 02:15 PM
Oh Heather what a fun day.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | January 14, 2008 at 01:48 PM
What fun Heather!!
Hasn't the weather been amazing lately?
Beautiful area!
Thanks for sharing,
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | January 14, 2008 at 12:15 PM
Oh. My. That photo of your nephew made my head spin! How high up is he dangling there?!
Great photo.
Tracey
Posted by: ACottageIndustry | January 14, 2008 at 11:58 AM
oh that looks like bliss, Heather. What an amazing view you have from your backyard! Thanks for sharing the beauty.
Posted by: Andrea S. | January 14, 2008 at 10:27 AM
What a beautiful day you had...LOVE the picture of your nephew, and Oh to have his energy!
Posted by: Suzanne Duda | January 14, 2008 at 10:19 AM
Beautiful pics! It looks like a wonderful day! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Missy Sue | January 14, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Oh, luckmy lucky you! what an awesome place to live! Those are amazing photos... specially the one of your "dare devil" nephew! It's almost scary, for he practically looks hanging from that huge rock.... wow!
Lovely day!
Cielo
Posted by: cielo | January 14, 2008 at 09:59 AM
That sounds like fun! Can't wait til we can take a hike. Love the rock a lounger picture. Awesome shot. Have a great day.
Blessings, Kimberly
Posted by: Kimberly | January 14, 2008 at 09:48 AM