Big Thanks!!!

I will add my thanks to the many others. I think there should be a big BRAVO to Alison who got the blog going, organized, planned, revised (even on the spot), and kept us well fed. You did a lot of work on our behalf. Thanks mom and dad for letting us crash at your house. I never thought I'd see the day that my kids would be out of bed and dressed before grandad. It was great to see everyone. We made some great memories. When my kids tell my parents about Christmas they barely mention the amusement parks. What they really remember is going to Death Valley National Park. They really enjoyed that time together. What a memorable Christmas thanks to all of you! We love you all! ~Amber

i love you guys!

Thanks to everyone for a really great vacation. I had a ton of fun hanging out with everyone and seeing you all. It makes me wish even more that we had more family closer. (Spencer, go for the UTAH job next!!!!) I love all of you and being together with everyone makes me miss you all even more now that everyone's back home. Thanks again for a great Christmas!

Great Time

We had a great time at Christmas with everyone! Thanks for everything. I hope we get a chance to do something like it again. --Dad

Thanks

Thank you to everyone for such a memorable Christmas. We had a great time and enjoyed everyone's company. I feel very blessed to be part of such a wonderful family. Thank you for all the effort that went into making it so great.

Campground More

I talked with Furnace Creek Campground. They said they and the other campgrounds are very busy during Christmas and New Years, but arriving the day before Christmas should allow us to get to a good site at all but her campground. She said Emigrant and Wildrose are cold because of their elevation. Much warmer at sea level.

Stovepipe Wells has fire pits, flush toilets, tables and water, and is at sea level. But it is 8 miles further to the trail head.

No reservations are taken so it is still first come first serve. --Dad

CAMPGROUND

Dad, do you know anything about Wild Rose Campground? I talked to Death Valley and they said you ARE allowed to have fires there. It's only about a five mile drive from the trailhead to Telescope Peak, so it would still be accessible for those. Any thoughts? I'd rather be able to have a fire on Christmas Eve, myself. What do you guys think? Sp, I know you were really pushing for Emigrant...?

STOCKINGS.

Everyone should have received a stocking assignment by now. if you have not received one, let me know. ASAP