Jeff's Birthday and Lake Tahoe

Last Saturday we celebrated Jeff's 29th birthday!! His last birthday in his 20s. :)



We had a nice meal of steak fajitas and queso. Then we sang "Happy Birthday". It was uneventful, just the way he likes it. Maybe he'll let us have a big bash for his 30th next year.



After cake, Reed decided he needed to wear Jeff's jacket.



It was so big it looked like he was floating when he walked. He looked like some sort of Star Wars character.




On Tuesday Katrina and I left for Lake Tahoe with the boys. Our first stop on the 8 hour drive was at Burger King in Elko Nevada for breakfast. We left at 4:30 am and got there around 6 am. It was a long day but the boys did well.


Grant was so cute reading his book while talking on the cell phone.



A few hours into the drive (after they had slept) Reed informed me that he was "all done car".

Once we got there, the party started. Literally. My wonderful sister brought the boys some toys for their birthday.

Justin helping his cousin with his new toy.

We had such a great time playing in the pools and riding the Trukee river (stay tuned for those pics). It was so nice to be in the crisp mountain air with all the wildlife around us. On our way to dinner on Thursday night we ran across a bunny. (he's in the background) The boys were soooooo excited. They kept trying to get close enough to pet him.

A couple of nights after dinner we made 'smores. The hotel has a big fire pit so we just brought our supplies. It was fun for the kids and the adults. (me with Lars and Ann)

The kids had a great and messy time. (Katherine, Alexa, Justin)

It was so funny to see how differently they like their treats. Some wanted no chocolate, or no cracker. (Finn-Erik and Justin)

Katrina and Grant waiting for the 'smores.

On Friday we went down to the beach. Reed REALLY didn't care for the sand at first.

Grant didn't mind at all and started throwing it in the water. He was entertained for an hour just throwing it.



Then Emmy found some tools and buckets and they were sooooooo happy. The water was cold but they didn't mind at all.

Alexa and Justin putting their toes in.

We had 'smores again on Friday night (before we left early Saturday) and uncle Lars had some fun with Grant. Grant was singing some old rap songs with his "OG" hat on.

What a blast we had. Hopefully Jeff can pass the bar and join us next year. Thanks again Dad and Emmy. WE had a wonderful time. (I'll post the pics of our family trip down the Truckee river as soon as I get them developed. Seriously who actually develops pics these days. The only down side to a waterproof camera.)