We took a long awaited family trip up to the beautiful Big Bear Lake. The weather was amazing. Beautiful blue skies and water. Crystal clear. We all let loose, relaxed and enjoyed all our time together. The first thing we did was my favorite-the lift at Snow Summit up to the peak! All 4 of us, and the kids did so well on this crazy high lift! A short hike at the top, some amazing pictures and off we were back down to get Emme to her nap.
Look at her knees...she had fallen so many times...and just kept going. Good thing she had pants on!
Zackary started climbing on all the rocks looking for lizards. He got to the very top here and told me to take his picture...it turns out it's one of our favorites this trip. Now, if only he'd realized he is standing on top of a mountain!
Here was our view from the top. Amazing huh!? I knew I had to get out on that lake soon!
While Zackary took his afternoon nap, Emme and I went to a farm where she got to pet the goats, watch the chickens, listen to the rooster crowing and ride a pony. She looks like a natural...and loved it! I can't wait to get her on more horses when shes a bit older. One of my favorite childhood memories-horseback riding and taking care of horses (after school job).
Saturday was a special day-Emeline turned 18 months! Went by so fast!
She got to spend it hiking on the other side of the lake in a backpack!!! She did really well-she looked like she was lounging...laying back in the backpack relaxed and content! Zackary found every lizard on that hike and followed them. He wanted to go off the beaten path and discover things. I loved it...reminded me of his grandpa. We had to turn around after awhile, but we all had fun.
I knew this swing would deliver a cute picture of my precious kids!
My stepsister has a house at Big Bear on the lake and she was nice to invite us over and take Zackary and I out on her platoon boat while Emme was napping. For Zackary's nap, Emeline got to go to the Zoo with her Dad! They had a good time seeing the bears, wolves and bob cats! What a fun 18 month birthday!
Zackary spent hours throwing all different size rocks into the lake and he had a friend join him. He fed the ducks too and had several ducklings come over and visit with him. He'd talk to them and laugh when they thought the rocks were food...gurrr...
This trip was a bonding experience for us, especially the kids. Watching them play together was priceless. Zackary was in his element...from playing the acoustic guitar we found at the home we stayed at to throwing the rocks in the lake to hiking to taking the lift up the mountain and exceeding his comfort limits only to find out how much fun it was...it was perfect. They slept great and looked forward to knew adventures each day.
We love you Big Bear Lake. See you soon!
