Ocotillo Wells - November 6-8, 2009

It's been just over a year since we've been to the desert as a family. Dylan didn't do any racing this season. Besides a couple impromptu rides this year, there has been very little riding. It was nice to get away.

Jeff and I took a day off of work -and Dylan a day off of school - so that we could leave on Friday morning. This would give us 2 nights and 3 days in Ocotillo Wells. The weather was in the low 80s during the day and in the 50s at night. It was a little warmer than we would have liked. But I guess I'd much rather have a little heat than wind.

It was our first time trying to figure out sleeping arrangements with Ryan in the motor home. We brought his port-a-crib and set it up the first night. It worked - BUT - it was really tight to maneuver around him. The dogs didn't care, though - they would pass through the narrow space between the crib and the wall all night long. Perhaps the best part of having the crib up was that Parker was discouraged from passing through and hopping up on our bed to sleep - so he slept on the lower bunk bed. It was nice to have leg room!!

The second night we decided to test putting RYAN in the bunk house (sorry Parker). We put up railing across the bunk space and latched the netting . It worked out great. I didn't have as much leg room the second night.

Ryan enjoyed the desert. He was very inquisitive about everything. He really enjoyed being able to roam around and be free in the dirt. I think Ryan's favorite part was playing with Bailey - Steve Dodd's beagle. Ryan just followed her around everywhere!!

Dylan went on a few rides. It's kind of a bummer not being able to be out riding with him, but I'm too slow for him anyways. I try to go out and take pictures when I can.

Overall, it was a fun weekend. We're already planning our next trip during Thanksgiving!