Bittersweet

It's bittersweet. We'll soon be leaving this beautiful place we've grown to love and we'll be heading north towards Santa Barbara. We didn't expect to be leaving so soon, but plans have changed quickly and we must move on. With our unexpected news of moving today, we felt like we should make the most of our last full day in beautiful Anza Borrego. Josh spent the day hiking/climbing to the summit of Indian Head (the peak he attempted on his birthday last month), and I took the kids to bid farewell to our beloved Visitor's Center (a place we frequented during our days while Josh was working). So many things we had yet to discover here in the 600,000 acres of state park, but we will come back some day.

We're staying for a month at a beautiful horse ranch just 30 mins. north of Santa Barbara. This may be our last stop before we make our way back to the Midwest, so it'd better be good! Although we are sad to leave what's become familiar, we are ready for something new, again. We're looking forward to connecting with some friends who live in Santa Barbara, esp. since they love food like we do. My mouth is watering as I think about all of the delicious food we are about to be exposed to. I'm personally looking forward to visiting a few chain retailers again too. Here in Borrego Springs there are no stop lights, only a couple dozen street lights, one small grocery, a True Value and some local shops...that's about it. Watch out stores, here I come!

Next Thursday we will pick up my Mom from LA for a nice visit. I know she's going to love staying at the horse ranch with us, and most of all seeing her little grand babes - it's been 2 months too long for her. Koen and Eiley are really looking forward to seeing Grandma Chris, esp. after the wonderful time they had with Grandma Dawn a couple weeks ago. Grandmas are the best! Pictures to come tomorrow, as I'm writing from Josh's computer...mine has an Internet aversion right now.

--Tricia--