Tahoe - Part 2

Travel day down and we are ready to enjoy the time in Tahoe. We always look forward to the weather and the clear crisp air. Unfortunately, because of the fires in California, the area was covered in residual smoke. Grammie said that it's been this way for the entire month of August and some of July. It's pretty sad.

Here's a side by side. The first photo is Stephen a couple months ago. The second pic is Stephen and I on the boat this time around. We were in the same area, the same distance from the shore.

It was a clear, sunny day. But all you see is white because of the smoke  :(

The smoke killed the view, but it was also killing everyone's sinuses. A total bummer. But, we made the best of it.

We decided to take the boat out and have a water picnic. We headed out to a place Stephen used to go to as a kid with great views of the rocky cliffs. Because Miles did so well the day before, we were pumped to get him out again.

Lounging with Omi! (look at that face. lol!)

At the wheel with O-pop

Once we got back, we spent the afternoon relaxing. I'm so pumped to have grabbed this super adorable shot of him with Grammie. My only requirement for the whole trip!

Swoon!

That day we also ventured out to the beach to play around a bit.

Some stranger left a bait basket out and it had a bunch of crawdads in it. 

So of course, Stephen took one out to play with. ha!

Miles was VERY interested

When Grammie and Grandpa bought this lake house, they helped clean up the beach area and get the lake ready for docks. At that time, Grandpa put in this flagpole. The grandkids all put their hand prints in the concrete to commemorate the fun times.

This flagpole means a lot to Stephen and his family, especially since Grandpa is no longer with us. It's definitely been a staple in many great memories:

Stephen with Grandpa in Tahoe when the flagpole was built. Stephen: age 5 (That's a guess - Denise will need to confirm)

2010:  Stephen and my engagement! Same location

2018:  Miles: Age 1!

It was a pretty special moment for Stephen and Miles to have :)

Stay tuned - Final Part 3 tomorrow!