*tahoe 2013

We got back Thursday from a whole month in Nevada/California.  It was, of course, amazing and we left with our hearts full.  On the whole, Vera was a little champ and behaved so well - I had been worried because June was rather... emotional and dramatic around here.  Edie on the other hand was in a downward spiral that started the first night with the time change and the beginnings of sleep deficit. By the end she was throwing daily hysterical/delirious/incoherent tantrums and wouldn't go to bed for us [she would for an aunt, Lola etc..] without one. In between though she was *mostly* a lot of fun and had such a great time with everyone.  Anyway, I just have to throw all that out there so you know what was going on between the idyllic pictures : )  We are trying to get back into a strict bedtime routine - tonight was the first time she went to sleep on her own with no fits: HOORAY PRAISE JESUS.

So anyway, we spent the first week at Tahoe with my family and of course had so much fun.  Here's some pictures:

My mom made lots of pancakes. It takes a lot to feed 21 people!

Vera was especially into crawdad fishing this year!

She even picked them up!! I am embarrassed to admit that even though I've caught many with string and bait, I have never actually touched one....

10 mile hike to Marlett - a little longer than I remembered and probably a little much for me. Thankfully  the girls stayed at the cabin with Ben.

Vera also learned how to play some cards and was so excited to be hanging out with the older kids.

Visit from Dana and her Ellie and Edie:

Edie had tons of fun with the cousins. She has taken the place of the "cute youngest cousin" and thoroughly enjoyed the role.  

Visit from our friend Greta who we met living in Carson:

throwing the stick for Boone. Edie loves animals and talks about Boone a lot.  She can't wait for him to join us here!

out to dinner with George, Gegi and Liz on the last night: