Lake Tahoe adventure

We had a wonderful time skiing in Tahoe in February. Not only did we get to ski, but we got to ski with our San Diego friends. Aaron was reunited with his love, Alice. And we all had a great time together.

For some crazy reason, we thought a 6am flight was a good idea... something about getting into Tahoe with daylight and time to get equipment for the next day. Nonetheless, we made it and adjusted and had a wonderful trip to Tahoe. 

The lady who drove us out to Heavenly from the airport made a stop at Lake Tahoe for Aaron to go potty. (Great timing Aaron!) And we got a great view of the lake. 

We hadn't planned on Aaron skiing, but when we went to get our equipment, he didn't want to be left out. So he got skis as well. And as you will see, he skied. 

Emily and Kyle ready to go to ski school

The super early flight and 3 hour time change was hard on Aaron. 

Ski school for Kyle & Emily

Aaron getting all ready to try skiing. 

Aaron and Alice reunited again

Happy birthday dinner to Ian!

Betsy with Aaron & Alice

All the kids playing iPad

Me & Jeff

Me & Betsy

Betsy & Dustin

Our adult skiing crew. Aaron & Alice had a babysitter and the rest of the kids were in ski school. Can you say actual vacation?!

Emily, Kyle & Ian

Skiing is exhausting! So are jet lag and time changes. 

Aaron up for another try at skiing

After 2 days of ski school, the big kids - Kyle, Emily & Ian - skied with us

Aaron skiing

As mentioned previously, we hadn't planned on having Aaron ski but he did not want to be left out. And he really wanted to try skiing. And he did. And he did great! And he loved it!

Aaron had a lot to say on his gondola ride up to ski with Jeff. 

Aaron on the makeshift bunny hill

Aaron thought skiing was so much fun that each day he wanted to try skiing again. So his and Alice's babysitter brought the kids up to have a turn on the skis.

Aaron graduated from the bunny hill to the magic carpet hill.

Speedy Aaron on the magic carpet hill

And then Aaron wanted to go up on a chair lift. So we took him on the green chair lift for an easy green hill. He had a great time on it. Of course he cannot ski on his own, he's 2 after all, but for a first time ski, it was great that he enjoyed it and wanted to ski more. 

Em homework

Emily brought home this gem of homework today... 

Use banquet in a sentence. 

I would like to drink champagne and eat fruit at a banquet. 

Loppers

Kyle and Emily love lopping up at Grandma's house. Our bushes needed some trimming so they got to break in the loppers I bought and took care of our bushes. Thanks Grandma!! 

Duke game

Today was a beautiful day so we headed up to Duke. We enjoyed hanging out around campus and even took in a women's basketball game at Cameron Indoor! It was cool to be in Cameron especially after the men's team had a great game the evening before against Notre Dame. Anyhow, Aaron was especially into the game clapping along, cheering and following the crowd for free throws.