Tuesday, January 3

Bringing in the New Year!

To celebrate the New Year, we took a few days off and went out camping to the desert... haven't done that in some time so it was a real treat. David and Holly purchased a trailer this past summer, so we've been waiting for a great opportunity to camp with them.. and this was it!

The weather was amazing... in the low 80's during the day and not a hint of wind... that was the best part as that wind can ruin any good camping time out in the desert. And of course it was Brayden's first camping trip ever...  like a true REED, he loved it...  although his first night sleeping in the trailer was a bit confusing but regardless, he played and played and played all day long like there was no tomorrow.

The Dezans joined us too and it was just perfect... the twins, David and Jenna were the perfect playmates and examples for Brayden on "how to camp" in the desert.... and the "big boys" brought all their toys too.... not just motorcycles, but remote control airplanes.... here's Brayden with Barb and the kids... watching the "show"....


These pictures crack me up as he's sitting in the middle
of the desert having a great time just sitting on his own little chair...
watching all the action!
Jerry tried to get Brayden on the Quad.. but he just wouldn't have it...
But he did love sitting on daddy's motorcycle...
as he was much more familiar with that..
like I said.. a true REED!!!

Remember, he's only 18 months old...
can you imagine what it will be like
when he's 18 years old!!!!


Here's a cute family shot....

The Dezan's gave Brayden his Christmas gift...
it was a darling wooden farm barn complete with animals
and of course he loved it!

It opens up to see all the animals inside..
and even had "sliding barn doors"...

And of course where else but the desert is the perfect
place to practice your golf swing....
Of course there was lots of time to relax and look cool
in grandpa's sunglasses...

... and have some of his favorite cherry tomatoes in the camper...

and just hanging out with David and Jenna....

and snackin' on some pretzels....

and finally just as we're packing up to head home,
Jerry finally at least gets Brayden to sit on his motorcycle...

and the hardest part for us all was saying goodbye...
but we made some wonderful memories and
can't wait to do it all again soon!

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