domestic reflections: We Went to the Desert.

We Went to the Desert.

April 14, 2010

When B's parents were in town last week, we went to the desert with my parents, my niece Taylor, my sister Molly, her husband and sweet baby boy, and my sister JoJo. JoJo took some pretty awesome pictures using her (film) camera.

C-Man found a frog to show us.

The kids went swimming in a natural pool surrounded by boulders.

We checked out a field of wildflowers, of course.

The kids found lots of caterpillars and such to bring home in their bug boxes.

Little E found a cozy spot on GiGi's lap....

11 comments:

UnknownApril 14, 2010 at 1:13 PM
Hi Jora,
I love the pictures - what desert did you go to? I want to take the kids.
It was so great to see you over Easter.
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KristinApril 14, 2010 at 1:13 PM
LOVE these---your little girl always has the sweetest ponytail. I also enjoyed reading your birth story over on Design Mom.
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Katelynn BApril 14, 2010 at 1:40 PM
What a beautiful family you have. I personally think there some things a film camera can pick up that a digital just can't.
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BaboonApril 14, 2010 at 1:44 PM
These pictures are awesome. There's something about film, it's true. And especially black and white outdoor pictures. Juju's pictures are my favorite.
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JerilynApril 14, 2010 at 2:04 PM
Wow- that looked like a lot of fun;)
I too would love to know what part of the desert you went to?? We go out to sheeps canyon normally but the kids and the whole off roading thing doesn't seem so fun.. But a little hike would be fine..Beautiful pic's:)
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HeidiApril 14, 2010 at 3:35 PM
Looks like some wonderful family time. It must have been so nice to get away.
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SarahApril 14, 2010 at 5:14 PM
Love! You need a coffee table flip book of these.

I love the pool. That's how we like to do the desert. ;)

And the wildflowers....All this rain has left us with a beautiful spring.

Great family mems.
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AriellaApril 14, 2010 at 7:01 PM
I love these photos. so beautiful!
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AnonymousApril 15, 2010 at 5:50 AM
wow, wonderful photos. what a beautiful family.
sandy
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180360April 15, 2010 at 10:24 AM
Great photos, Jojo! Love them. :) You have such a beautiful family.
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LizApril 15, 2010 at 1:16 PM
beautiful pictures of a beautiful family. i love the texture of film.
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