It’s hard to imagine that a little over a week ago I was sitting pretty on our boat… floating in the middle of Lake Tahoe surrounded by my ultimate loved ones.
My sister and I commented that every year we return, it feels as though we never left. Familiarity, tradition, and routine could all be factors… and that every year since my sisters and I were born (give or take 1-2 years) we have found ourselves surrounded and enchanted by the beauty Lake Tahoe encompasses.
I could write for days on how special this place is, the traditions we’ve upheld for 20+ years, the subtle changes and additions- (my AMAZING brothers for example), The fact that this is still our summer reality has me bubbling over with gratitude. That we can take time out of busy schedules and lives to be with each other, relax in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, and just BE- has me already thinking about Tahoe Summer 2013.
Reflections on Tahoe 2012 🙂
it’s looking forward to dinner EVERY NIGHT because there is something ridiculous on the menu… homemade pizza, fish tacos, jumbalaya, chicken picatta, (did I mention it is gaining at least 5 lbs as well?)
It’s also…
*loving my dad even though he INSISTS on playing Jimmy Buffett in the house, on the boat, in the car…. my blood pressure rises at the mere thought!
*Going through copious amounts of coffee in the am lounging on the deck
*Wet Woody Wednesdays and happy hour
*Day trips to Emerald bay & Hidden beach
*Competitive games (mostly Kai’s doing) of liverpool rummy & dominos
*Ice Cream/Smores/chocolate every night… because I’m on vacation Yo!
And MOST of all, cherishing every single moment I get to share with these extraordinary people I’ve been blessed with. Mom, Dad, Steph, Erin, Chris & Kai… My love for you is unconditional and forever expanding .
Till next summer! 🙂
