Desert Days

I just got back from spending a few days in Ocotillo, Ca. Home of dust dirt and rocks! Actually I had a real good time. My mom and I arrived there on Wed afternoon. On Thursday am we got up and drove an hour to Winterhaven, which is 5 minutes from the Yuma, Arizona border. We met my grandparents and a new casino that is out there. We played for a few hours and then had lunch at the buffet. I got a straight flush on vidoe poker which paid $60 and then I also won on a penny survivor machine - I lost big time at the black jack table. But all in all I walked out with $15 more dollars then I walked in with. Yes, I probably should not be gambling considering the whole job situtation but I have not done so in 3 years and I needed to relax and have fun....

On Friday a couple of us went for an offroad ride and we found an area that sectioned off. If you can read the sign in the picture, it is plants that only grow in 3 parts of the world - it is the crown of thorns.


We found an abandoned drug runner car and of course the guys had to run it over!!!










Austin's bday is the 13th but we celebrated it on Saturday night.





We hid Easter eggs for the kids on Sunday morning.




The weather pretty much sucked. It was hot on Wed, but it was so windy on thurs, fri, and sat. I thought we were going to get blown away. Them of course on the day that we were leaving it was beautiful and HOT!!
So Hot that a few of us had a water fight.




A desert flower that bloomed on the cactus.

Just thought that I would take some pics that explain how I spend my days lately :)
Breakfast

Turn on computer

Check facebook



Check email and job posting sites.

I have been reading a lot. I read the Marked series (all 5) in less than a week. (they are excellent - found in the young adult section though)
This is where I have been doing all my reading. Outside enjoying the sun (when we have it)



Play AC DUCE or Phase 10 with whomever comes over.

Used my year pass and went to Sea World with Holly and Trevor one day last week. Might go again next week with Daniela. It is nice to walk the park and does not cost much when you have a pass that includes parking and a refillable souvineer cup.



Found these at Walmart yesterday and of course I had to have them!
This morning I got up and decided to go to 24 hour fitness - the first time in years! - Later today I am going to lunch with some of my ex-co-workers. then tomorrow I am leaving for the desert for about 5 days. that will be nice to get away.
HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!






































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