Hidden Valley Picnic area - Joshua Tree National Park

It's time for brunch.
Picture taken of Hidden Valley Picnic Area on Sunday, April 11, 2010.


Just around the corner from our picnic table...


Time for a stroll in the park...


Which band album does this kinda remind you of?

Pink Floyd - The Division Bell


We couldn't of asked for better weather. Love it!


Look closely can you locate my Hunny Steve in this picture?


This place is truly amazing.
I'm so grateful to have a wonderful, loving husband that enjoys the great outdoors as much as I do...


So much to see so little time.... Well, it's time to head back to our SUV... We will be back here sometime in the near future.

Jumbo Rocks - Joshua Tree National Park

Pictures taken near Jumbo Rocks campgrounds on April 10, 2010.


Jumbo Rocks...





I love Joshua Tree National Park!


Looking back one more time before we continue our journey here at Joshua Tree National Park.

Cap Rock - Joshua Tree National Park

Picture taken April 10, 2010. We love picnics!
My loving Hunny Steve patiently waits at the picnic table, while I take this photo.
Check out our view during lunch time... =)

Barker Dam - Joshua Tree National Park

Claret Cup Cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus)
Claret cups are a species of hedgehog cactus. Gardeners and landscapers sing its praises, using it as a hummingbird plant.


Old Man Prickly Pear Cactus - Opuntie erinacea
I love this...


I see M I C K E Y...


Ready set go...


I see another heart... shape.





Beauty of nature is everywhere...


I could wonder here for hours...


I love spring time at Joshua Tree National Park.


The dam... North side of Barker Dam.


The dam constructed by early cattlemen, including C.O. Barker in 1900.
The lowest nine feet of the dam, the original portion, was constructed of concrete surfaced with stone on the downstream side. The height of dam was raised an additional six feet of concrete in 1949-1950.


The inscription reads: "Big Horn Dam Built by Willis Keys, W.F. Keyes, Phyllis M. Keys, 1949-1950.


An old concrete watering trough.


Old wood feed trough.


Next time we are here... I will definitely climb these stairs and explore...


Beaver tail cactus.


Barker Dam, also known as the Big Horn Dam








Joshua Trees


Pondering...

*More pictures coming soon from Joshua Tree National Park.

Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground

Since all the campgrounds at Joshua Tree National Park were all full, we ended up camping here.
Bonus, here they had showers at no extra charge!


Sunset at Joshua Tree Lake.
Watching the sunset is still one of my all time favorite things to do... especially with my Hunny/Steve.

*We camped here for 2 night and 3 days.

Picture taken of Sarah while she watches "Lilo & Stitch" movie by Disney. She loves "Lilo & Stitch" so much that she tries to sings & dance to all their songs.


Mom! Do you mind... I'm trying to watch the movie!


As today on April 8, 2010... Sarah is 2 years, 4 months, 23 days.

Mother of Pearl

Picture taken from our backyard on 3-24-2010.

Pascali

Picture taken from our backyard on 3-23-2010.

Picture taken 3-16-2010 from our garden "Lovestruck" Florabunda rose.

I'm back... Sorry for being MIA here on Blog world.
For the longest time I couldn't remember my pass word, etc... how embarrassing.

Picture taken of Sarah 2-2-2010 at Disneyland.
Sarah at 2 years, 2 months, 15 days old.

Home grown with lots of TLC

French Lace, Floribunda Rose.
Picture taken 1-13-2010

Our sweet Wally on 1-12-2010.

Leonidas

Picture taken 1-4-2010 This is the Leonidas rose is the true color. The color for this rose will vary depending on temperature, etc...
2 years ago I almost didn't purchase this rose after hearing all the horror stories how difficult this rose can be to grow. But, you know me... I prefer to look for the positive and not dwell so much on the negative.
I have to admit this rose bush does require a little more TLC (tender loving care) compare to my other rose bushes but, it is so worth it! No regrets what so ever.

Henninger Flats Trail at Eaton Canyon

Picture taken January 1, 2010.
Built by The Pasadena and Mount Wilson Toll Road Company 1891, Replaced by the Nat'l Forrest Service, Date unknown
Concrete stringer bridge over Eaton Canyon Wash on Mt. Wilson Toll Road in Angeles National Forrest.
Closed to public traffic.


As we were hiking up the trail we came across this...
hmm, makes you wonder...


Taking a brief rest to admire the view, then we continue with our hike up.
John was amazed just how far up we hiked...

Happy New Year! 2010

H appiness depends upon your outlook on life.
A ttitude is just as important as ability.
P assion find yours this year!
P ositive thoughts make everything easier.
Y ou are unique, with special gifts, use them.

N ew beginnings with a new year.
E nthusiasm a true secret of success.
W ishes may they turn into goals.

Y ears go by to quickly, enjoy them.
E nergy may you have lots of it.
A ppreciation of life, don't take it for granted.
R elax take the time to relax in this coming year.

by Catherine Pulsifer