Visiting the snow one last time...

Over the spring break, my family was spontaneously invited to come stay at our friend's cabin up in Shaver Lake.  We've been there several times, and as always, it was an adventure.

The first morning we were there we packed up and headed out for "the mountain." With lunch, drinks, and GPS in hand we blazed forth on snow mobiles and the Polaris. My son, above, was in heaven. Though this snow mobile was a bit too big and powerful for him. He's just doing some wishful thinking there. 

It was a fun and bumpy ride. Diane was working her good Polaris driving skills...until we got stuck on a tree log. Here we are assessing the situation. 

While they dug the Polaris out the kids happily played. Immediately they located a fallen tree trunk to climb on. (I had to get Brandon in his alien-sized helmet.)

And of course it led to leaping off of it, landing in the soft snow.

Here is a picture of my wonderful husband.  Snow pant straps crossed over his favorite Ziljan shirt (Ziljan makes drum kits), orange goggles over his backwards Army hat ("Army Strong"). Sporting a 5 0'clock shadow. Classic, don't you think? You don't have to wonder where my son gets his fashion sense.

After a long day in the sun we came home and washed up and sat outside by the fire pit. (You know, so we could be clean and then soak up the campfire smoke.) I loved capturing Rachel here. Her profile outlined in the glowing setting sun...too beautiful.

But of course the day was not done.  Well, at least the testosterone trip was not. Our friend Nick got in Paul's rippin' Jeep and did some "rock climbing". The moms were a bit nervous (well, freaking out would be a better word) as we watched the jeep in full tilt hugging the rocks, suspension working over time. I have to say it was pretty cool to watch, despite the nerves. My son was in the back seat lovin' every moment of it. 
Over all, was a fun trip and I'm exhausted! But I'm glad we got up there one more time before the snow completely melted. Looking forward to getting back into the routine of school and life.