Lake Tahoe

We put off sending the older kids to school to wait for their teachers and us to be fully vaccinated. Our friends had their Tahoe timeshare rental again and invited us to join them. We figured it was our last chance to be able to isolate and visit anyone for a while, so we went for it.

We drove up and stopped for lunch. When we got there, they went straight to the snow.

The complex has undeveloped space around it to explore and play.

Reading before bed.

Up bright and early, unfortunately for our host's daughter who is a night owl and late riser.

Jane was not into the cold or wet.

Perry was unphased.

There was significantly less snow this year and most of it was older and packed down.

We bundled everyone up and went to the same sledding hill as last time. 

It had enough snow coverage to play and sled, and that's all we needed.

Little buddies. After so many months without peer interactions, it was good for the kids to be around each other.

Our sad little snowman attempt.

She's not sure why this is fun for everyone.

Sled chain!

Jane hitched a ride up and down the hill.

She preferred being carried up, which was not easy for my out of shape self at high elevation.

Taking turns.

Such a cutie. Perry liked throwing snowballs at me, but his hands got wet and cold quickly in his mittens.

Scott and Jonah could have sledded for a week straight.

They were completely insatiable.

Back at the cabin having some down time.

After dinner we went to the beach.

The water was cold, but the kids would've gotten in if we'd let them.

We stayed until the sun went down to keep them out of the house as much as possible.

Another day of play

I stopped at the grocery store and bought the boys proper sunglasses and waterproof gloves, which made all the difference.

Perry and Jane were more interested in sledding the second day.

Holding the reins, as usual.

Jane enjoyed the snow

and the sand.

We picked up pizza and ate at the beach to give them a little space.

With nobody else around, they could be as loud and free as needed.

John even dipped his toes in. Wild times.

Then it was time to pack up and head back to reality. We're so grateful for our friends for sharing their home so we could get out of ours for a bit.