Mother's Day Bliss

My Mother's day weekend was amazing!  We rented a cabin at lake Tahoe for the weekend.  I knew about it a week or so in advance so I had been counting down the days with anticipation.  We left Friday afternoon right after Matt got off work.  He had got an amazing new job offer (big promotion) right before leaving for the day which made it even more of a celebration weekend.  We checked into our cute little two room cabin early Friday afternoon.

We have never stayed there so we weren't really sure what we were getting into.  I was more that pleasantly surprised.  We were literally a stones throw from the lake.   This is the view from the front of our cabin.

There was a bedroom with three beds (two twin beds, and one double).  It was looking like it was going to be a cozy night.

Our bathroom was hilariously small.  I could not stop laughing at this itty bitty shower.  It made me laugh later too when I was taking a shower imagining how Matt was going to maneuver in there.  There was barely room to lift your arms to wash your hair.

We had a full kitchen (tiny but with a full fridge, table and 4 chairs, and even stove and microwave).  Included with our stay was this beautiful setup: champagne and orange juice, chocolates, flowers, and a half dozen breakfast danishes.

The main living area of the cabin had a full size couch, two rockers, and a fireplace. 

Also included with our cabin stay was a gift certificate to the Beacon grill which is located right on the water, and conveniently a 2 minute walk from our cabin along the beach.  We played on the beach for awhile and walked out on the boardwalk that looked back on our cabin.

We even ran into a few critters playing under the dock.  I was totally mesmerized by these guys.  I have never seen a raccoon in the wild so I could have watched them all night.  Matt growing up in the Mt's.was less than excited to watch them very long.

We enjoyed dinner at the Beacon and the kids ordered their first "fancy" drink (Shirley Temple).  If Chase could just remember what it's called now I'm sure he will order it wherever we go.

After dinner we headed back to the cabin to cozy up by the fire and watch a movie.  There was no t.v. or Internet (which honestly I didn't mind all weekend) but we did take the laptop so we could enjoy a few classic camping movies including one of my favorites, The Great Outdoors.

Saturday we spent relaxing all morning.  I sat outside and read a book, the kids walked to the playground and played on the monkey bars and also played in the ice cold water for awhile.   Later in the day when it warmed up we set out for a hike/walk.

We started out along the beach trail.  I could not believe how high the water is with virtually no beach in some areas.  These steps that last year lead to a swimming beach now literally take you into the water.

We walked to Taylor creek where we go to see the salmon run every year and the trail to river was completely submerged.  We have gotten so much snow/rain this year it is crazy.  The snow has not even started to melt in some areas yet, so who knows if we will see a beach this summer.

Just about everywhere you looked was a breathtaking view, and I have to say it was a little sad watching the last sunset of our night there.

Sunday morning I enjoyed my breakfast by the fire (gotta say I really fell in love with that fireplace).

Sadi gave me her Mother's day gift she made in school that she had been dying to give me all weekend.  Hard to read, but it says: "This is the hand you used to hold when I was only 2 years old".

Matt and Chase surprised me with more gifts!  I was really feeling spoiled.  They gave me some spa certificates to take the girls to get pedicures and also out to eat at the Cheesecake factory.

Kelsey was unable to go with us for the weekend (it being the last weekend before finals) so she was kind of on lock down.  I was sad she wasn't able to come along.  She had sent a Mother's day package home for me with a little note and this gift "to help me step into summer". 

I have to say it was one of the best Mother's day I have ever had.  Love that I get to be Mom to these two fighting like mad little people, and the best college girl who makes me prouder every day.