End of Summer: Lake Tahoe

We just got back from a relaxing week at Lake Tahoe (caveated by the fact that Bella is 23 mos and Morgan 4!).   The first time for all four of us to visit Tahoe - and we had a great time.   We went on a couple nice bike rides from our hotel to different beaches - Baldwin and Pope, and went on a 5-mile hike from Fallen Leaf Lake to Grass Lake, and did the 3 mi down and back hike to the beach at Emerald Bay.  We also drove around the Lake, played at the hotel pool and playground, and made great use of the kitchenette in our suite.  The weather was perfect and the drive up and back, not too bad.  Here are a few photos.  The water was still chilly - but nice enough for a quick dip! 

Oh and I also managed to squeeze in a 12-mile and a 6-mile run, and we hit up a garage sale and bought Bella a desk and chair.  Don't know how Jeff does it - but he was able to pack in our mtn bikes, a bike trailer, 2 kid pack-backs, our clothes, all our camping supplies since we camped at Pendleton on the way out (aerobed, tent, etc!).   Thanks Mom and Dad for your van - we love it!!