Echo Lake and Tahoe

A quick jaunt up to Echo Lake with Lacey and Carolyn. (Interns) Lacey has never been to Tahoe since she is from Arizona. I had to share this with her! We hiked around Echo Lake and enjoyed the scenery.
The views are amazing from Echo Lake, even through the smoke!
We enjoyed the sun, but quickly moved into the shade for some yoga in the park.
Friends. Laughs. Relaxing. Yoga. Sprouts for lunch!

White-Trash Party

Well, we had heard about these parties for a few years now, but have never been to one. You have to try everything once, right? So, we went to Robins home in Rescue for some down-home partying. We dressed the part. Chris is sporting a mullet wig, and fake-drinking Coors. I am "pregnant" with an african american baby. Not too politically correct, but all in good humor!
We had no clue that most people were actually acting the part! Robin rented a port-a-pottie and put it right out front of her house. She parked her caddy with the hood up and a sign reading: "ROBIN'S FAMILEE REEUNYON"!

We sat around the front yard in lawn chairs (plus a recliner picked up on the way) and threw our trash/cans/bottles on the lawn. Wonder what her neighbors thought! It was fun, and yes, all in good humor!

Brittany and Lucas' Wedding

I have known Brittany since first grade. We have kept in touch through the years, especially since we ended up having the same major at CSUS.
The wedding was gorgeous, with some threatening thunder clouds. It was held at Windwalker Winery in Fairplay.
Jay and Elly having fun.
We enjoyed the warm summer's day as well.
It was good to see Jay and Mat. Mat is working on his Masters in Physical Therapy. Congrats Brittany and Lucas.

Happy Birthday, Erik!

We celebrated Erik's 31st birthday with some time on Folsom Lake. Elise has been smiling up a storm these days, and Lily is great at getting them out of her.
Hanging on the beach, while the boys were out wake-boarding and sumo-tubing.
Dave, Erik, and Chris.
Ava and Lily had fun running around, gathering treasures on the beach.
We enjoyed a tri-tip out on the patio at Wynt and Daves, and some Ettore's cake afterwards. It was relaxing and perfect temp outside. Here's to ya, Erik!

Happy Father's Day

I trekked down to the Bay to visit Dad. This picture was taken by me, not my safest move, I know, but it turned out pretty well!
I got Dad a ravioli cutter, and we made ravioli from scratch. Guess I should have got him a rolling pin!! (Note: wine bottles work even better because you have the handle to hold onto.)
Court joined us for dinner, and she whipped up some of her honey mustard dressing, which I have made every time we have a salad since then!
Wouldn't be complete without a bike ride! We went about 27 miles out and back on the road. It was great! The bike lanes are much wider down there than in Sac-Town.
Cuties! Happy Dad's Day!

Happy 25th Chris!

We had Erik and Adam over for his birthday. Chris requested biscuits and gravy from Janet's recipe. She made them, and they were GOOD! The boys played the Wii, boxing, bowling, and baseball!

Happy 25th, babe! Thanks for cooking, Janet.

Quick Trip to Sly Park

Chris and I both had 2 days off in a row (can you believe it?) and a dog-sitter (thank you Janet!) So we decided to go up to Sly Park campin for the night. We packed up, stopped at the store, went back home because we forgot the stove, and we were on our way!
It was beautiful up there, perfect temperature. Many ladybugs, butterflies, and mosquitos.
Some nature pictures. We relaxed by the waterfall both days for a while. It was easy to lose track of time when you dont have a schedule!

This is a man-made spillway, but that didn't take any of the beauty away. I relaxed on a cool rock, and Chris enjoyed climbing around the falls.