Wednesday, March 14, 2012

A beautiful trip to Lake Tahoe



We are truly lucky to have such great friends... It is amazing that even after 7 years we are able to pick up right where we left off. I am truly lucky to have such great 'old' and new friends!!



It started with a beautiful gondola ride up heavenly-- it was fabulous, as long as I did not look back down the hill!!











Finally at the top, we had to take part in the breath-taking scenery... Perhaps the elevation had something to do with the breath being taken too!!


The skiing/snowboarding crew!





My attempt (and one of the only decent one) at a panoramic shot.


Hey Mary!!! What do you think??








Yup, that is Jason...


Ah... I love this shot!!!


Hey Cara!!





Finally, time for Après ski! Complete with go-go girls and great beers! Time to put up the feet and relax!!




Jay, Molly, and Heezy-Bo even joined us for a bit of dancing too!!!








Someone's got great rhythm! Hold on to those feet Dad!!!


I was even able to take a picture on the way down... Could have gotten some encouragement from those high altitude beers!!


To cap off a great night a great dinner with the entire gang around the table! It was so great to hear all of the conversations--- anyone want some broccoli in a bowl?? I am sure there are some good pieces left!!!






The best part was watching the boys clean up!!


Next, off to travel the lake as it was way too windy to be at the top of a mountain.


Emerald Bay


Chilly anyone??








Cara thinks this is a sign... As to where all the dead bodies might be found!





The weekend was too short... I am thrilled I have such great friends on the east coast, but man I miss you west coast peeps! Mary, seriously, we cannot wait another 7 years again!!!

Friday, February 24, 2012

The joys of vacation


Ah the enjoyment of a few days off..



We get to color....


Play in the snow...




Well, if only for a few peaceful moments....



Enjoy some time with Grandma...





Visit with Oma Sue and Goomba...








Splurge on some chocolate ice cream...


Snooze and cuddle a bit


Clean...only when we have to...


And of course explore!



YouTube Video


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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

In search for that perfect picture...

 At Christmas time what do you look for?  Yes, that perfect family picture for the christmas cards...Thanks Mary for humoring us and coming into Boston to try to capture that perfect family picture...

Love this shot-- Riley is wearing a true German jacket that we have on loan- it was originally worn by my cousin Rachel 20 some years ago!





 Even though only 50% of us are looking at the camera, we decided on this one...

 Loved to watch Riley running around the park...can you hear her giggle????
Dad- this one is for you-- Jason saw it and made me take a picture-- look at all that copper!


Watch out for those squirrels!
 Yes, they are that used to people...yuck...
 Riley chasing them....Jason chasing Riley...Jason scaring the squirrels off just in time so that Riley doesn't get too close to them!

 The elusive hat...Grandma Mary chasing after her attempting to get that hat back on that crazy girl!


 Ah, Fanuiel Hall...




And last stop...the original place where we met...more than 10 years ago!  Wow time flies!