Part 2

Spring Break Part 2 -

About 10am-ish on Thursday morning we realized how quickly our break was flying by and how tis was our last chance for a little getaway until summer vacation.  We packed the car and go out of town.  

Despite the warm weather (well 50's in Tahoe) and lack of fresh snow (although they got a bit of fresh powder Wednesday) we headed to Tahoe (well really we stayed in Reno - the lodging is waaayyy cheaper and it's not that bad of a drive to go to Tahoe for the day to ski).

Just so happened Squaw Valley was hosting the World Cup Ski Competition.  We went skiing on Friday and were able to watch the Super G competition with the US & world ski teams.  It was cool seeing that up close - absolutely amazing how fast the fly down the hill.

This is a picture of the course they were racing on.

 We could only take so much of watching and hit the slopes ourselves...

 OK a bit out of order here but what's better than skiing my day and swimming by evening?? Not much if you ask my kids!

 We like going into these snow parks - it's amazing the tricks people pull off in here.

 When we got to the bottom of the slopes we realized it was opening ceremonies for the World Cup.  They had bands playing and did a athlete parade with all the countries entering carrying their flags.  It was fun to stumble upon.

 They had 3 GoPro hang gliders enter to kick off the ceremonies, they literally flew over our heads, we thought they were going to take us out.  Here is Eddie & the kids checking them out.

 Again, out of order but a close second to the heated pool is french toast in the room while mom & dad get packed up.

 Here are the boys getting autographs from the US Ski team.  Cooper got his hat signed by the entire team.  Pretty cool! - We watched the competition on TV when we got home.  We were trying to recognize all the people we saw at the signing - it was fun to see it on TV and to have been there.

Well, it was a successful Spring Break!  10 weeks until summer vacation - It will be a busy time of year with Cameron being in 5th grade they have lots of activities at the end of the year.  That coupled with mowing season - before we know it the school year will be done.  (yay! a few months with no homework!)

Spring Break

Spring Break Part 1 -

Yay! We finally made it camping.  Eddie got his bike running so we loaded up and headed out.   It has been forever since we had gone.  We had an early break this year.  I'm not sure why we had Spring break when it was officially still winter until the middle of our break - but who am I to complain when we had a week off! I'll take it.  

We got in some great riding.  The trails were nice and groomed and the weather was perfect. 

We made it down to this cool creek crossing.  Normally this time of year that bridge in the picture is actually over the creek because the water is so high.  Not this year with our lack of rain.  Many times in the past this area is covered in ladybugs.  Eddie and I always used to stop here in the years past.  This was the first time Cooper was able to ride the trails that lead here.

 Well, he wasn't always on the trail!  He crashed on this trail and went over the side.  I was just glad he stopped when he did.  This hill was steeper than the picture gives it justice for.  He was a trooper.

 Hanging out by the campfire.

 Another pit stop on our ride.  Cooper is showing you the Black Diamond trail marking (they are marked in the same way snow ski trails are marked - green-blue-black). It was so awesome getting to ride these trails with the boys.  It's pretty amazing seeing some of the stuff they are able to navigate over.  Next time we have got to get some video!

We spent the next couple of days at home.  Cooper had a play date on the only day it rained.  Being stuck in the house with some wild boys wasn't working so we went roller skating.  I had a friend from high school meet me there with here daughter so I guess Cooper and I both had a play date.  Cameron opted out of skating which was a wise decision because a lot of Sonoma County was there - he spent the afternoon at work with Eddie.  Hey....someone's got to get some work done around here!

Weekend Fun

We've just been doing a lot of the daily grind things the past few weeks.  Busy with work, school and of course homework! We made time to get a way a few Saturdays ago for a day trip riding.  The only problem is, instead of riding Eddie spend 3 hours doing this...

 ...his darn bike wouldn't run.  A bit frustrating after driving all the way there.  He spent 3 hours trying to fix it but it just wasn't happening.  The kids and I made the best of it and did a few loops without him.  Didn't want to go to far alone.  It gave us the itch to go again.  Just gotta get that bike running.

Don't drink and ride.  We went for an afternoon ride and happened upon barrel tasting.  Apparently its a big event only 2 weekends a year - pouring tastings straight from the barrel.  I really should know more about this stuff living in Sonoma County.  Well we couldn't pass up such a fun event so we stopped for a sip.  It was so interesting and does make me realize I need to get more wine educated.  I think a wine tasting day should be in our near future!

Spring Break is early this year.  In fact, Spring officially starts the Wednesday of Spring Break (just so happens that's today as I type this and as it is raining outside - aren't we supposed to be in our bathing suits on Spring Break?) 

Hmmm wonder what kind of fun things we will find to do.....