Tahoe Time

Every year during the first two weeks of August for the past many, many years Steve's family has been traveling to Lake Tahoe. His parents are there both weeks and the kids come when they can. This year Sofia made her debut. After much nervousness about how she would behave during the car ride up and back, it turned out there was nothing to be nervous about. She slept from Meridian Avenue to Truckee...and therefore we didn't stop. On the way home she slept from Tahoe City to Curtner Avenue. We were so proud and my bladder was quite full.

By 4am the first night, after I'd gotten about 5 minutes of sleep, I remembered why we've had Sofia sleeping in her own crib in her own room since about week 2. She makes noise all night long. Her little grunting noises are cute when they are heard faintly over the baby monitor from the other room. Not so cute when they are right there next to you. Steve can sleep through them. I cannot. So at 4:05am on the first night, Sofia was relegated to her own room. Also known as the bathroom. With the door closed it was almost exactly like having the baby monitor with us. I could hear her, but it wasn't so loud that it kept me up. Phew! Crisis averted. Once we got the sleeping situation under control, the time in Tahoe was extremely enjoyable for all. Grammy Marcia was in seventh heaven spending so much time with her and we were thrilled to let her! We were able to have a day on a friend's boat, lunch with friends and a date night out. Sofia was a champ most of the time, having some colicky times here and there, but overall she was great.

Here are some highlights from the week:

Family Dinner while Jen, Nick and Michael were still in town.

Steve cooked up this glorious feast. Ernie and Nick comparing the beef to their hands.

Rocky Ridge beach party on our first night there.
From Left, Ella, Carly, Zoe, Gavin and Cheyne.
And of course the newest addition held by daddy in the back.

Chillin' with Daddy on the couch.

One of Uncle Michael's main goals is to constantly be "testing Sofia's strength."
Here, he introduces her to the fine art of arm wrestling.
Of course, Michael was defeated. At least by cuteness.

Out in Tahoe City. We saw a bear at this exact location a few years ago.

Baby's first wine shop. While I was shopping at the children's store nearby,
Sofia and Daddy found this gem of a wine shop.

After a long day being a pill, Sofia really just needed a dinner out at Jake's.

A very familiar sight:
Grammy figured out quickly that Sofia was enthralled by the wooden beams in the ceiling. Fussiness be gone!

Date night out at West Shore Cafe.

Sadly we learned that it's up for sale, and if no one comes up with the modest
$80 million to buy it, it will likely be closed in September.
Anyone looking for an investment property?

Lunch with the Foleys on the windiest day ever!