Back to Oakland
Well, we returned safely from Lake Tahoe yesterday after spending 5 great days there. Anne was able to 'borrow' a house in Tahoe City from a friend of hers while her dad/Arch/Grandad was in town. We drove up last Tuesday afternoon on a beautiful sunny day.
Wednesday, we went to Alpine Meadows, where Arch, Woody, Anne, Emma and Lillian skiied for the day while Rachel and I hung out and played around the ski lodge in their kids' play area.
Thursday, Anne and Arch decided to ski together for the day to give the kids a day to rest. They went to Squaw Valley for the day, while Woody, the girls and I went to Bliss Park and hiked around on some boulder outcroppings for a little while and drove down to Emerald Bay.
Friday, the whole gang was back at Alpine Meadows for more skiing. I wasn't planning on skiing while in Tahoe, but when we were at Alpine Meadows on Wednesday, I was able to find a pair of ski pants that fit me in their end-of-season sale, and also bought a new helmet (Archie and I haven't skiied with them yet), so we decided there was no reason for me not to ski also. So, Anne stayed inside with Rachel and I got a rental and got to ski! It was so unbelievable to look over Lake Tahoe from up on top of the mountain. Those that live in this area are so lucky to have that available at their fingertips. After skiing, we went out to dinner with a couple of skiing collegues of Arch Sr's who are based in the Tahoe area, including Mike Rogan who is a bit of a celebrity in the skiing world. They were both very nice and it was interesting to listen to their stories.
Saturday, Anne and I stayed at the house with the kids and recouped from the previous days' activities. We just hung out around the house and played board games.
Wednesday, we went to Alpine Meadows, where Arch, Woody, Anne, Emma and Lillian skiied for the day while Rachel and I hung out and played around the ski lodge in their kids' play area.
Thursday, Anne and Arch decided to ski together for the day to give the kids a day to rest. They went to Squaw Valley for the day, while Woody, the girls and I went to Bliss Park and hiked around on some boulder outcroppings for a little while and drove down to Emerald Bay.
Friday, the whole gang was back at Alpine Meadows for more skiing. I wasn't planning on skiing while in Tahoe, but when we were at Alpine Meadows on Wednesday, I was able to find a pair of ski pants that fit me in their end-of-season sale, and also bought a new helmet (Archie and I haven't skiied with them yet), so we decided there was no reason for me not to ski also. So, Anne stayed inside with Rachel and I got a rental and got to ski! It was so unbelievable to look over Lake Tahoe from up on top of the mountain. Those that live in this area are so lucky to have that available at their fingertips. After skiing, we went out to dinner with a couple of skiing collegues of Arch Sr's who are based in the Tahoe area, including Mike Rogan who is a bit of a celebrity in the skiing world. They were both very nice and it was interesting to listen to their stories.
Saturday, Anne and I stayed at the house with the kids and recouped from the previous days' activities. We just hung out around the house and played board games.
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