Christmas  in Tahoe

Christmas through the eyes of  a two year old

This picture is of our grandson Wyatt admiring the tree at their home in Monterey prior to the trip to Tahoe.  We didn't have a tree in the RV and we didn't have a tree in Tahoe but that did not stop us from having a wonderful Christmas surrounded by family.  Wishing all are friends and family a Blessed Holiday Season!

On December 19th we left Tucson and headed to Palm Desert to park the motor home in storage for the week.   Val actually drove the new Tiffin for about an hour, putting my RV drivers course to good use. 

The confidence course worked....I  was begging to drive!  Bob gave up the pilots seat for a while:)

December 20th we loaded up the CRV and headed to LA to pick up Tracey and Scarlett,  December 21st we were packed to the roof of Tracey's Toyota 4 Runner and on our way  to Tahoe.  The predicted  8 hour drive turned into a very very long 13 hour drive through blizzard conditions,  By God's Grace we made it to Tahoe safely.

Packed to the roof  & Georgia stretched out on me

Scarlett all comfy traveling on Tracey

Our children and grandchildren and the Novak family( our daughter inlaw Pamela's parents and three brothers) all arrived the night before us.  The snow really began to come down heavy on the 21st and didn't stop.  Two feet  of snow the first day and then another two feet  to top it off!   We stayed in a beautiful  6 bedroom home called the Tallac Lodge.     There was so much snow on the roof & chimney we weren't able to burn a fire in the fireplace.  Not a problem the furnace worked perfect!
Upon arrival at the bottom of the street one car stuck in the snow blocked us.  I got out and hiked the hill  to the house, the  guys came to the rescue and within an hour  helped the other driver  dig out and successfully managed to get Tracey's car  through the snowdrifts and up the hill to the house.  Then came the reunion with all the family:)   The pictures that follow  give you a brief peek inside our Christmas week.   It was a special time that I will never forget.

The Tallac Lodge House  (front deck before  4ft of snow)

Helping make goodies for Santa

Papa  Bob with  Wyatt & Campbell

Nana  Val with her two favorite guys

Santa came to Tahoe!

Wyatt, opening the toy RV  we gave him ....priceless reaction!

Back yard with 4 ft of snow

Front Deck with 4 ft of snow

Tallac Lodge House  front view

Our daughter Tamara

 Zach   - Tamara's husband

Pamela and Wyatt

Our son Rob and his wife Pamela

Snow Bunny Tracey, first time  ski'ing since breaking her leg skiing in 5th grade.... so brave

Campbell

Georgia  loves the snow!

Beautiful picture captured by our son inlaw Zach

Farewell to Tahoe, we  hope to return in the Spring or Summer with the RV

Thank you to  Sandy and Jeff Novak,  Scott, Michael and  Kevin for sharing your Christmas with us.

Thank you Tamara and Zach for spending your first Christmas as husband and wife with us.  Thank you Tracey & Scarlett for being such great travel companions and the use of your  4 Runner.  Thank you Pamela and Rob for arranging this trip and the gift of two precious grandsons.      

Wishing each of you a Blessed New Year!