June Lake Loop in June

Our new, and dear friends the Gregory's (Angela, Jason, Grace & Leah) invited us to join them on their annual trip to Silver Lake (part of the June Lake loop just north of Mammoth, CA).  We fished, hiked, ate, drank, and had a rockin' good time.  The girls acted more like sisters at times, but had so much fun. They all loved holding Silas and we, the adults, loved watching every second.  

We're dying to know what Harper was saying to Grace.  

Harper in her "western wear" at the Father's Day bbq

Jason went to college with Jake (not pictured) and Jake's family has been coming to Silver Lake for 30+ years.  The Gregory's have been coming with them for the past 8.  They go Father's Day weekend every year and have a group dinner on Father's day.  Here are all the father's and their children.  Jake's entire family and other friends were so warm and welcoming, we felt like we'd been going for years, too.  :)

Harper and Leah eating breakfast

Harper, Leah, Silas, & Grace

One of many dance parties

We had a creek just outside our cabin...all the kids loved to use it for throwing rocks; here is Patrick, Leah, Heather & Quinn

Fishing

Jason's dad's (Rick's) birthday dinner; lettuce burgers with lemon paleo cheesecake for dessert.  Yum!!!

"I wish I had teeth so I could eat that.  Hrumph!" ~Silas

Grace, Harper & Reid (Heather & Noah's son) "sharing" Reid's balance bike

My first catch while trolling for rainbow trout

Thanks for your help, Rick (a.k.a Pappi)

A little coffee talk for Leah and Silas

Quinn, Leah & Harper ready for dinner

Our hike to Parker Lake-That's Silas hiding in the Ergo

Harper had a nice ride, too

Resting at the Lake

All the boys; Jason, Silas, & Patrick

Harper, Leah & Grace

All the kids in front of Silver Lake the night after our hike

My two dads?

Getting ready to go see the horses while the dad's play golf (the mom's went to the spa a few days earlier)

The deer that frequented the woods outside our cabin, literally 2 feet from the cabin door

Breakfast time

The water at the lake was so low, that a sandbar was revealed, so we set up camp so the kids could play and we took turns going out on the boat to fish.  Win, win for all!  Heather, Grace, Reid & Harper playing in the sand.

Leah and Harper being entertained with Patrick's cool dominoes tricks

Harper and Leah sharing a moment

Harper & Leah doin' the bicycle

Milk moustache

Leah's rockin' hair

Dad and son chillin' on the porch...it was such a relaxing and fun week 

Patrick took a hike on his own one afternoon...here's the view

Silas turned 3 months old on our trip...big boy in the adirondack chair

Dad and daughter doin' planks

 

The cabin 9 crew...Thanks for a fantastic week, Gregory's

Uncle Tom visits, a besties birthday party, and Harper's first ballet recital

Our old family friend, Tom Mulica (Uncle Tom), came in town for business and stayed the weekend to hang out with us.  The weather was fantastic (per usual) so we were outside a lot.  One afternoon, Harper decided to balance on the wall of our porch (eek).  She's quite the model, don't you think?!

Harper loves having her finger nails painted...Daddy took a stab at it this time.

 One of our dear friends, Leah (the one in the middle) turned 2 on June 4th.  We had a great time playing in the pool and eating yummy food to celebrate.  Here are a few pictures from the day.

 Harper made her dancing debut on June 12th.  She was a blue flower in Alice's flower garden (Alice of Alice in Wonderland). She made it on stage and followed a few of the steps.  I was one proud mama.  She was just so cute and sweet looking with her sorry excuse for a bun and sparkling costume.

Silas patiently waiting for the show to be over

Harper with Grace and Angela waiting to go on stage

Harper on the right

First family bike ride as 4 and other weekend adventures

Last week was pretty mellow with the exception of dinner with friends, a birthday party, and our first bike ride as a family of 4.  Harper stepped on a bee at the birthday party and was such a rock star.  She came and told Patrick and me that her foot hurt and like the good parents that we are, we thought she was talking about a previous cut and told her she'd be fine, we'd look at when we got home.  Our friend Angela noticed the sting while looking at the other cut.  We iced it and she didn't miss a beat.  Thank goodness for good/observant friends.  

Leah & Grace peeking under the door to the room where Harper was in time out :)

Silas in his new ride...Patrick rigged up the bike trailer to hold the car seat. 

Carousel ride in downtown Long Beach

Ferris wheel ride

"Mommy hold both kids."

Harper and Silas wished their cousin Connor happy birthday with a sign and a smile.