How California does Tahoe

 We headed for the California side of Tahoe - the 'sand' was similar, but smaller grains and not painful - nice.

The brothers were finally convinced to rent a kayak for an hour. Best idea yet.

 Abbey and Steven went out for a ride and almost had a collision with that swimmer.

 Mo again was content to stay on the blanket

 I went with Eric and Kaibs. We had the following conversation:

'Eric, do you have your water merit badge?'

'Yes, I'm very careful when it comes to water. I never tipped over the boat at scout camp. Why?'

'Well just wondering if you had the same sense as Jeff - the 'let's see if we can tip this thing over and then try to flip it back over in the water' sense.'

'No, I don't - would he tip you over if you were in the boat together?'

'Um, yes without hesitation. I'm glad you're in the boat with me and not Jeff.' :)

 The hole has been dug.

 Next ones out and the camera is strapped onto Jase.

 Lucas and Jeff - some good Father/Son bonding.

 Good job girls - swim duckies, swim!

 Beautiful scenery and candid close-ups

 patiently waiting for another turn - the kayak was only still long enough to switch

 whoa!

 Lucas practicing his flying skills

 still on the blanket mom - sand: the best babysitter I never had to pay.

 Mandy's triumphant return - she didn't want to get wet.....so close.

After a long day at the lake, the kids were worn out, Lucas caught his ear on a nail on the couch and it was time for bed. Nothing better than sharing a video of 'Call me, maybe' with Dad.

 What's next dad? Sleep.

 good night little ones.

Around the cabin: Lake Tahoe edition

We spent 4 days (something like that) - what we did before the outdoor adventures began.

 Jeff worked - every morning....some vacation for him.

 Grandma fed whomever was closest - usually Lucas and Mo

 Mo occasionally helped himself to the cereal or whatever he could find in arms reach.

 and thoroughly enjoyed it.

 fuseball (Jeff needed a break)

 the discovery of 'Temple Run'

 buttons to push - a coaster to use

 and I got a hair cut - mostly layers and a trim off the end for some healthy looking and much lighter (less of it, not the color).

Best.vacation.ever. CHEESE!

Olympic worthy?

 Probably not. AFV (America's funniest videos) - maybe.

Lea got a turn being launched - she's not so daring or she would have gone pretty far.

 Jeff and Eric taking notes from Mo and Abbey trying to time their flips.....I'd give it a 0 unless we're talking 'Un-synchronized Flips'

 Let's try this - climb on Nathan's shoulders, then he'll launch you in the air.....okay.

 well, that didn't work so well, let's have a meeting.....

 you ready? I guess.

 Attempt #2

 So 'Grace' is noone's middle name around here.

Eric's turn and by this time we are no longer the only ones in the pool, but does that stop us from acting crazy....nope. They know how to put on a show. haha!

 And not to be left out - Jeff tries. Unfortunately they have moved to the shallower water, not a good idea.

 Some loyal followers of our 'Olympic' attempts at greatness.

 Grandpa with Mo and Abbs

 Grandma with Kaibs

 Sharolyn with Paisley

 Bored of the big kids hogging the pool?? Head for the hot tub.

 

The ever popular 'Penguin dive' - notice a difference in form?

 front flips by Lea, Anna and Jase - I had a hard time watching these - they came so close to the edge it made me sick.

 Time to call it a night, sun was going down and it was getting rather chilly. Until next time - yeah, there's more. :)

Another day at the pool

 There was a clubhouse at our rental at Tahoe. We took full advantage of the pool and hot tub. It was nice to have Jeff around and the kids loved 'showing off' their mad swimming and jumping skills.

 Mo is fearless - notice how high his feet are to get over the 'lip' of the pool. It was all fun and games til he dragged his feet across the edge, then he was done.

 Abbey and Mo trying to jump together.....

 We had the place to ourselves

 Got it!

 We moved on to the bigger kids 'jumping'

 Nathan became the designated launcher - Lucas.

 Anna

 Lea

 Jase

 Super Lucas!