Leinfam Reunion

We always have so much fun on reunions. We have missed our cousins in Virginia so much this year that we were just thrilled to play with them for a whole week. We went to Donner lake, which we had never really explored before so it was fun to see new things.

We arrived on the fourth of July. These cute girls were very patriotic:)

That first day we headed to the pool and made tie dye shirts that we wore throughout the week.

 

Donner Lake!

We had the BEST day at Kingsbeach. We tried later to determine what made it so ideal: perfect weather, shallow water that went on for 50 yards, perfect sand, few people, a big sun canopy and cousins=perfection. We also rented some jet skis and took turns taking the kids around the lake for 10 minute intervals. Lucy was pretty brave even though I tried to scare her. Danny did a great job scaring me:)

We have great cousins. At one point I looked around and Spencer was playing catch with Joyce and Conner was building a tower with Lyd. How many big 10 and 8 year olds play with their little girl cousins so nicely? Then later about 8 kids jumped on Danny's SUP and paddled around the lake-they are the cutest.

These two mostly played in the sand. They played so well together. I'm loving the age of 3.

 

Of course we had to stop at the Charpit while we were over there:)

After long days at the beach these girls enjoyed very bubbly baths.

One afternoon Aunt Lindsay suggested we have a Princess Academy for all the girls. It was so much fun and ended up lasting over two hours:) First they decorated crowns. Then I instructed them in poise and general manners.  Emily taught them how to properly set a table and what it means to be a good hostess. They also were taught about proper tea service and took turns serving hot chocolate to each other. Afterwards we did makeup and manicures while Lindsay talked to them about modesty and self esteem. Finally, Queen Grandma Marilyn presented each girl with a ribbon wand to the graduation march. The whole things was adorable and they LOVED it. When I asked Lucy what she learned later she told me that what really matters is her personality and that dressing modestly shows self respect=thanks Lindsay!

On our last day we went up to Northstar to hike. Everyone loved riding the gondola. The big kids also took a chair lift ride and Camile and Lucy were pretty freaked out by it:) We were planning on going on a little hike but as we got off the chair lifts it started pouring rain. We tried to wait it out but the rain just kept coming so we eventually headed down the lifts again, afraid that any lightning would stop the lifts. One lift down the rain stopped and we went on little hike. Danny and the little kids and I bailed pretty quick and ended up eating pizza down at the resort instead:)

Cant wait for LFR'15!

Anderson Family Reunion

I started this post fully a month ago and then completely forgot about it. My memory is already a little rusty, but suffice it to say that we had a fabulous reunion with my family at Star Harbor.

These two girls are best friends. Ruby is way closer to my little girls in age than to Lucy, but Ruby is the most mature 3 year old I've ever met. She followed Lucy around and copied her every move and they both loved it.

Everyone boated this year. My little girls LOVED the kayaks and so we all got in the water pretty often.

Dad helped a neighbor tie down his sailboat and in return the nice neighbor gave us a tour of North Tahoe on his speedboat! Lucy, Ruby and I sat in the front and froze as we sped across the lake. The girls spent a long time just huddling against me for warmth.

Charburger! Our favorite hole-in-the-wall in Kingsbeach.

One of our favorite outings it to a cute beach in NV-I cant remember the name at the moment. Its worth the drive for the fun rocks and beach playing.

Becca and I in heaven:)

One morning Danny, my girls, Dad and I hiked down to Vikingsholm. It was really fun to explore a new place! Next year we'll have to drag everyone down there and make a day of it-and actually tour the house.

Playing on the little beach underneath the condo.

We specifically planned this reunion around the World Cup. Four years ago we were in Tahoe for the World cup finals and it was so fun to have a game to watch every day. This year we watched at least one a day. It was so fun. We especially loved how well team USA did. We were hysterical with every goal we made:)

Danny brought a hammock and got comfy. He tried to convince me to give it a try, but I didn't feel like getting wet.

June at last!

 We have been so excited for summer around here! The last day of school couldn't come soon enough. I got to help at Lucy's end of the year ice cream party. I love watching her with her friends:)

 Last day! Here is a blurry picture with her awesome teacher Mrs. David.

 To celebrate the last day of school we jumped on Katy. Then we went downtown to San Fransisco creamery and had ice cream.

 These girls are so excited to have Lucy home all day.

 Father's Day! This is the ebst shot I could get as we ran out the door to church:)

 The Leinfam was out of town over father's day so we spent the day with my family. Ruby, Jane and Becca got in town just in time to celebrate with us! Grandpa Greg with all his girls.

 Lucy made this My Little Pony picture as a reference guide for Grandpa-so he always knows who they're talking about:)

 We were lucky enough to babysit baby Anna for a couple days. It was so fun having a baby around! The girls showed her all of their princess toys and had fun playing with her.

We babysat a friend's baby over the same period and went out with all five kids one evening! We got lots of attention:)