Tahoe with the Fam...both sides!

Last weekend, we got to spend time in Tahoe with not only Joel's cousins, but some of mine, too! We loved having my cousin Justin and Krys De and their two kiddos Brooke and JT with us for some typical Tahoe summer fun. :-)

Riley, Brooke, & JT dressing up at Living History Day at Sugarpine.

JT, Brooke, Allison, & Owen coloring in the kid zone.

Georgia & Owen playing on the beach at Meeks.

Brooke, Allison, and Sara play together at Meeks for our BBQ.

Joel, Brooke, JT, and Justin take out the kayaks.

Brooke waits for Joel to do the grunt work. ;-)

Me & Joel with Krys De, Justin, Brooke, & JT.

Another Fourth of July in Tahoe!

Jack plays navigator on the way up to Tahoe.  He usually paces the backseat, but today he was pretty set on watching over Joel's shoulder.  

Morning hike in Tahoma to wear the dogs out. Mission accomplished!

Another day at the beach in Meeks Bay - my idea of the perfect summer day! 

Jenn & Melissa on the beach in Meeks Bay

Our friends Melissa & Brian came up to join us for the weekend. We love having friends come to Tahoe with us! 

Melissa strikes a pose!

Since the 4th is my favorite holiday, I made cupcakes!  Who doesn't lick the bowl? 

At the Meeks Bay Fireman's Pancake breakfast...where else would we be???

We love kayaking in Meeks Bay - it's always fun to be out on the water!

Our nephew Owen just hanging out ;-) 

A typical day at the beach - Sara, Allison, Owen, and Riley

After the Tahoe City firework show - Happy Birthday Allison! 

The whole clan before heading home - Joel, Jenn, Bridget, Jack, Bruce, Brian, & Melissa