We are enjoying a very nice weekend up at Lake Tahoe. We are staying in the same cabin in Tahoe City that we were two weekends ago. Tracy and I are taking advantage of Tracy not having to work every other weekend and trying to get out of town when Emily's treatment allows it. It is something I want to keep up, there is so much to do within 4 hours driving of our home, and Emily's condition has taught us to enjoy and not take for granted what we are blessed to have.
We couldn't ask for nicer weather than today. It was a nice 85 degrees and dry. We went to Sand Harbor beach, which is in Nevada, just past Incline Village, if you know the Lake. Before the beach we found a nice picnic table at Sand Harbor in the trees and shade, and had our lunch. Then we found some shade on the beach and setup our chairs. Emily, Haley, and I played in the water. Tahoe is really cold because it is very deep and filled with melted snow, but it is very refreshing on a nice warm day. Tonight after we put Haley to bed, Tracy, Emily and I are going to finish up a round of 'the Game of Life' that we started last night. I'm sure we will play some Uno too, we love that game. Tracy and I try to keep the TV off on family weekends like this.
Emily is feeling great, when she is in her swimsuit with her hat on, you can't tell she is sick, she looks like any other kid on the beach. It's hard to beleive last weekend at this time she was in the hospital, and most likely next weekend she will be there too.
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Sounds like an idyllic vacation. You wouldn't find me frolicking in melted snow, but I am not one tough cookie like Emily. ;-) I am so glad you are all finding the time to have some fun.
Celia
Sounds like bliss up in the mountains! Glad Emily is feeling so good and able to really enjoy the weekend trip.
Taking every moment in stride... enjoying it all and taking nothing for granted is something I have learned from Emily too (and Pepper Family) xoxo Jane
I am so happy that you are enjoying some wonderful family time together....haver a great rest of your weekend. I bet Emily is the best "Uno" player ever...
Just wanted to say hi and offer our support. My daughter Mollie was diagnosed with Leukemia about a month ago and we're just getting toward the end of the induction therapy. My friend Lauren sent me the link to your blog (friend of a friend, I think).
We live in Augusta, GA but we are from the Bay Area and hope to move back there some day to be closer to family).
So glad that you are enjoying Tahoe! We were supposed to be there this week but we had to cancel our vacation after we got Mollie's diagnosis. We're planning on being there next summer though...
Best to you! Go Emily!!
-Sarah
We love the picture of Emily! Tahoe looks like a beautiful place. Hope you have a great week.
Hello Pepper Family; We have been gone up North the last 2 weeks to see the giant Redwoods and it was nice to catch up today on Emily. Glad you made it up to Tahoe again. On our way back we stopped in Dillon Beach at Tomales Bay. It is a sleepy little town, but we plan to check it out for a return trip ourselves as it is a quick trip away and not as crowded as Monteray/Carmel. Of course not all the attractions though. Take Care- Katina and boys
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