celebrating 25!

KEEP CALM

AND

DRIVE ON

 * A ROAD TRIP TO PALM SPRINGS *

4,000 feet above sea level

Our first stop was a looooong  awaited (2 years to be exact) visit to Salvation Mountain! It was breath-taking and more than everything I hoped it would be. But before getting to the mountain we had to drive through a little abandoned town called in Niland, CA. Let's just say, even in the light of day G and I felt like we were in a zombie movie! Seriously! It was such a freaky looking town I was surprised to have never read about it in all the posts I see from people visiting the site. I only got a few pics from the shady scenery, but in all honestly, we had a sigh of relief when we say the colorful mountain from afar, and in big bold letters - GOD IS LOVE.

 ^ Can't you see zombies coming out of this thing?! ^

There she is!

^ The amazing artist himself, Leonard Knight ^

Saying goodbye was tough, but the gorgeous drive to Palm Springs during sunset made up for it (a little) 

When we arrived at our hotel it was already dark, and we were hungry! So we got dressed up and went out for a fancy birthday dinner. After restaurant hoping, we ended up at this little Italian place called Riccio's. The food was delicious and the company, the best.

The next morning we woke up to clear blue skies and warn sunshine! Although we didn't hop in the pool this time, just having this view was perfect.

Cookie Butter Latte at The Coffee Bean? Say no more! And yes, it was delicious!

Moorten Cactus Garden

I really wanted to take this one home with me!

#thatpinkdoor - I was probably too excited to see this house in person. And it was fab!

When we were almost home, we stopped by Rubio's for some Mexican take out to end the best birthday I could've asked for. If you're ever in Cali, their tacos are the best!

 The day ended with a Christmas movie, pink skies and staring at our tree. So thankful for another year of life, and a very memorable birthday weekend, to say the least. Being a December baby is a very sweet thing. There's already so much joy that comes in celebrating the birth of our Savior, adding on a some more birthday celebrating makes this month all things merry and bright!

Feeling thankful and blessed (and old) 

:)