Palm Springs Adventure - April 2018

This may have been one of the most relaxing, laid back, hang out trips that we have ever taken!  (Other than the rather bizarre return home!).  After driving to Michigan City, IN we boarded a coach bus headed to O'Hare for drop-off.  The fine print eluded me when booking, I did not understand that there would be 2 other stops before our final destination, but all went well and we arrived in plenty of time to sit and read before boarding.  We used AARP for our rental car, and in hindsight, I should have double checked on lower costs a few days out, to see if any cancellations may have changed the prices.  Live & Learn.  Arrived in Rancho Mirage for a one night free stay at the Westin Mission Hills Starwood Resort.  Lovely breakfast overlooking the pool.  Nice resort, but made us realize the other option, Westin Desert Willow Villas, would be a better choice for future trips with the CA kids.  Live & Learn.
On to meet the grandkids:  Main Event!  Ben & Jenny had arrived early in the day to find that housekeeping was slightly behind at the Wyndham Worldmark, Indio. .  by 6 pm when we got there, they were still emptying their car, so we joined in.  On Monday, we began our normal routine-early rising, pool, back for lunch, pool, and games when the kids went down after supper.  Jenny had planned great meals to be grilled, so they took a minimum of effort.  The game room was a hit, the Lazy River was wonderful, kid pools were well used, the basketball court utilized Abbott's consistent need to use his skills, the first floor access was amazing for the kids to come and go.

 

Fun Moments:
Much early morning cuddling with 11 month old Elliott, smiles and laughter.  Boppa's amazing playtime in the pool with any and all kids in the vicinity, smiles and laughter.  Two year old Abbott's determination to continually wear his "basiball shirt", smiles and laughter.  Lita's lunch date with almost 5 year old Evy, conversation about school, Henry, Hadley, and her upcoming birthday; smiles and laughter. Babysitting with the grandkids on Wednesday brought mac & cheese, hide 'n seek, a movie and cuddles; smiles and laughter.
Although our flight home was bouncy, the bus wait was worse...getting to Michigan City after 1:00 am, and pulling into our drive at 4 am; our decision to NOT fly out of O'Hare was made instantaneously.  Live & Learn.