A trip up the Mountain

A few weeks ago we took a 4 day trip up to Arrowhead. This is the 3rd year in a row we have gone and it has become a nice tradition. We go with our friends that also have 3 small children. Sometimes I think we are crazy. 6 children to 4 adults doesn't initially seem like a good idea! But luckily everyone gets along pretty well. And it's a tradition! (I'm all about traditions!)

So the past two years, there has been a lack of the white stuff. Every year I am so excited to see it snow, only to find that it doesn't, and there isn't even any on the ground! Our first year up, there wasn't even a muddy patch to be found! The second year, there was at least some on the ground and a weather forecast that looked promising! But, once again, no snow. (I swear I have a snow curse! Dates way back to Jr High camps!)

This year, however, there was more snow on the ground then we could have hoped for. And then some. When we pulled up in front of the cabin, there was SO much snow, that we could not even pull in one of our vans. The road leading up to the cabin is very narrow without the crowding of snow, so there was really nowhere to park! This resulted in Craig going back into town, buying snow shovels and then proceeding to join our friends in digging a parking spot out. The 3 were outside dealing with that while I was tending to 6 restless children inside who were hungry, bored and wanting their toys! It's always an adventure isn't it? But hey, it's tradition! =0)

And the kids were not cooperating for our lovely family pic. by the lake!

Yes, 5 boys and 1 girl!

We really did have a great time!