Reno

Had a short, but wonderful, visit with Rob, Anna and keiki at the beginning of March en route my annual ACTEC meeting in Miami Beach. The weather was wonderful, fresh snow a few days before my arrival, and I got to see the kids' new home. Saturday, Lu, Tucker and Anders and I went skiing on Mt Rose. (Rob had to work and couldn't ski anyway with his broken/sprained thumbs.  Anna had to prepare for a party.)  We did a few runs together in the morning, then the kids had a two-hour lesson, while I skied alone. The snow was good and the scenery was gorgeous!

We returned home in time for a birthday party for Tucker with several of his friends.  Here was the futile effort (until later) to get a fire started with flint and steel.  (Note injured thumbs.)

Sunday after church, we had another opening on Tuck's real birthday.

After lunch, we went back up the mountain past the ski area and did a little snowshoeing.  Beautiful weather again.  Lu, Andy and Clara stayed near the parking area and did a little sledding.

When we returned, Andy and Clara were in snow caves, covered with sleds.

Monday, Rob had to go to Elko, so after the kids went to school, Anna took me over to see Lake Tahoe.  Again, beautiful weather; clear lake.  We had a wonderful morning.

Tuesday morning it began to snow.  We couldn't even see the airport from the house for the storm.  However, it was raining below at the airport, and no problems getting out.  All in all, it was a wonderful visit.