Fall is here

Fall:  my favorite time of the year.  So, I can't resist making sure that we get out to pick pumpkins and apples, regardless of the fact that California weather hardly is cooperative (I'm thinking sweaters, crisp air, cider ... and it is usually about 80 degrees around here).  This year was no different, but we did try a new location (Clearview Orchards) that offered organic apples and pumpkins.

Lots of photos on this post because I can't choose just a couple.

Scarecrow faces

Apple Cider pops

Fun Horse swings made out of tires

Mia loved "reading" with this little girl statue

Apple picking

Taste testing

Selecting pumpkins

The best we could do for a family photo

A fun fall day!

Summer in Tahoe: A Hike

Taking a hike through the beautiful area behind the house.

Summer in Tahoe: The Village

There are so many fun activities to do in Northstar Village over the summer.  Plus, because it isn't ski season, it just tends to have a much calmer vibe, which we love.

At the recreation center, in addition to swimming pools and a playground, they also run various crafts throughout the day. The kids love going there and sitting outside with a bunch of art supplies at their fingertips.

We also spent some time bungee trampoline jumping.

Even Mommy gave it a try ... and after coaching Luke repeatedly on how to do a back flip, I couldn't do it either!  Harder than it looks!

Summer in Tahoe: Family and S'mores

Part of the magic of Tahoe is contained, not only in the beauty of the landscape, but in the people who we share our time there with.  It was so special for us and the kids to be able to spend time playing and relaxing with Great Grammy and Papa (and, of course, Day and Paw).  One of our nights spent around the fire pit I finally pulled out my camera and captured some of our moments.

Have I mentioned that Brooklyn is MOST at home in Tahoe? 

S'mores time!

 Just hanging out around the fire pit

Luke, like his Mommy, is very serious about getting his marshmallows just right