Thursday, July 25, 2013

Big Bear Getaway

All packed and ready to go! We headed up to Big Bear Lake last weekend to enjoy some time on Papa's boat. Landon was so excited, he dragged the cooler all around begging us to leave early. He even reminded us that "puppies stay here". We had completely forgotten about the dogs!


The lake was beautiful, as always. There were some clouds rolling in and it was a little chilly. We were still able to enjoy lunch and putt around on the pontoon for a little bit before heading in. 








Just as we were pulling back into the dock and Shane was tying up the boat, it started to pour!! We threw towels and blankets over the kids and racing back to the car. Of course, the second we all sat in the car, it stopped. Go figure! We went back to the cabin to clean up. Landon and I practiced our cry faces.


It was just about nap time for both boys so we got into the car for a drive. Austin fell asleep right away, but it took Landon a bumpy dirt road and a deer to fall asleep. We got about 5 miles in the mountain before we hit a dead end and had to head back. I snapped a picture of this enormous pine tree. The picture doesn't do it justice. Notice the beautiful blue sky that was not present on the lake.


The next morning, we woke nice and early (nothing new there), and went to the Grizzly Manor Cafe. Seriously delicious food. Their french toast is amazing with cinnamon and powder sugar. I always ignore that minor cinnamon allergy when we go here because the french toast is hard to resist. Landon got the Chase face - a buttermilk pancake with whipped cream smiley face and strawberry nose. Naturally, he ate all the whipped cream.


All in all, it was a fun overnight trip. Definitely more work than getaway with two little ones in tow. Landon loved the boat, and Austin did, too!

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