We woke up fairly early...not as early as we had planned, grabbed some breakfast, waited for a baggage cart, loaded up the van and were on our way. It felt like we made great time this trip. We had lunch in Nevada...some where...middle of almost no where I think. And we had dinner at BJ's in Sparks...it was so nice to have real food and a nicer environment than a fast food place. We got to Tahoe at around bed time. The hotel was nice...a two room, two bath place...super awesome. Jake, you shared a room with Nana and Jack you of course were with Daddy and I. Daddy and I had a king size bed...always makes us want one...someday I'm sure.
The next morning we grabbed a quick breakfast at the hotel and were on our way. We drove down to Talac, to see the Lake. We walked about a few historic buildings and down to the lake. I love Lake Tahoe. I grew up vacationing there with my family so, Tahoe to me feels like a second home. Plus your Daddy and I have started to make our own memories and have our own special places when we go now too. I hope that you boys will grow up loving that cold lake as much as I do. Jake, you enjoyed throwing rocks and stick in the lake. Daddy, Mommy and Jake all put our toes in while Nana watched from her stump bench. Jack, you enjoyed being out of your car seat and in the sling with me. You are such a little cuddle bug, you love that sling...I'm so glad...makes it easy to take you anywhere. As we were playing by the lake we started to feel rain drops...it had rained on our way in, with a little bit of lightning. The sky above us was sunny but off in the distance were some fierce looking clouds. We started getting cleaned up. Nana started walking towards the van. Daddy grabbed Jake and put his shoes on while I covered Jack with the sling tail. We started walking and Jake, you were singing loudly..."The rain is coming, the rain is coming" and it was...as we were walking to the van it started raining harder and harder until huge drops were coming down. Daddy grabbed Jake, Mommy had Jack and we all ran to the van. I was trying to get Jack in his car seat and Daddy was buckling in Jake, poor Nana was waiting in the rain! We finally got everyone inside. We were all laughing and a little wet. Then we took a drive out to Fallen Leaf Lake...one of my favorite spots on the planet. There are gorgeous homes on this lake to look at on the way in and a beautiful lake too. Once you pass the main lake you drive up past a beautiful river with waterfalls and get to the upper lake which looks like something from a Jane Austin novel. just serene and beautiful. It was raining so we didn't get to get out but I got a glimpse of one of the prettiest spots on the planet! We drove back in to town and had Beach Hut Deli for lunch. This place has awesome sandwiches. Jake, you are most of your sandwich, bead and all, so you mast have loved it, normally you just pull the turkey and cheese off. After lunch we headed back down the hill to Modesto. We got to Modesto and hung out with Papa, Matt and Alex. Jake, you were so excited to see them! That night we went bowling with some fun young people...it was a blast...sometimes I miss spur of the moment bowling trips...as you get older things get more planned and then with kids you really want to plan things. But, it was great to just go and have fun! You boys did great. Jake, you loved bowling...I can't wait to take you again sometime. Jack...you were fussy so Papa walked around with you and you fell asleep in his arms!
We had a great vacation. We saw and did so much. I feel so blessed that we were able to do this.
I have a few thoughts about Salt Lake City. First, the first thing most people think of is Mormons and sister wives. Well, we saw sister wives (i think and not THE sister wives but some sister wives) and Mormonism is a big thing here. BUT, I have never felt like I fit so much in a place before. There were tons of young families everywhere. There were people my age with kids...which is almost unheard of in the bay area. On top of that women were modest. Like no tank tops modest. It was really impressive. Also, the advertisements were clean, no sex sell kind of stuff going on. I was really surprised by the difference in where we live and Salt Lake. Honestly I would live there...if it weren't half way across the country from our family. Those mormons might believe some interesting things but I tell you what...their city was beautiful, clean and appeared to be a great place to raise kids. I have never been to a more kid friendly place. I saw more than a dozen women nursing their babies...covered of course...I have seen only woman nurse in Ca. The bathrooms were kid friendly, the museums and places to visit were all kid friendly. Amazing. I have been to restaurants in the bay area and gotten funny looks for bringing you boys, like there are certain places and things you should be accompanying us to...boo! We take you boys everywhere we go...unless it's on a date. You are well behaved and I see no reason you can't come along with us. I want you boys to grow up knowing how to behave in nice places and seeing all there is to see in life. You being cultured is important to me...to reach people you need to be comfortable everywhere you go.
Ok well there you have it. Our vacation and thoughts...as if you asked for them...haha!!
I throughly enjoyed my time on vacation with our family....I'm so glad that we can just be together and enjoy each other. I look forward to many more vacations together!
Love,
Mommy/ already planning our next trip!
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