A stop at Walker River and Then Home.

We have developed a route back from my parent's house which includes a stop at Walker River. Walker River runs from Bridgeport, CA to Walker, CA along the 395. It is beautiful covered in snow and beautiful in the spring when the river is really running.

Adam is trying to get to the other side, but the river didn't allow it.

I love this picture of Jens. He is so relaxed and just having fun.

The Road Trip Continues to Donner's Pass

We continue our road trip to the Donner Monument. This is where the Donner party was stuck on the mountain. I learned about the Donner Party in California History, so it was very exciting to see and learn more about the circumstances surrounding this time in history. I think everyone enjoyed this trip


The monument was huge. The monument was as high as the snow the year of the Donner Party's time on the mountain.

This path takes you down to see the places where various families had made an attempt at shelter. Adam looks like we might leave him here. If you get up around Lake Tahoe, be sure to stop and see the monument.

A side trip to Lake Tahoe

One of the days we were at Grandma and Grandpa's house, we headed for Lake Tahoe. We took a road trip. I love road trips. We just drove up above Tahoe. At one point we drove over road where there was Lake Tahoe on both sides. It was breathtaking. The water was so blue and the air smelled of pine. It was magical. We stopped at a vista point and took pictures.

I love this picture of my mom and Anna.

Having fun with Grandma

It is a handsome boy.

Monterey for 4 days - Hurray here we come.

After 3 days in Sacramento, we headed to Monterey by way of San Francisco. San Francisco hopes a special place in our hearts. While Jens was growing up in Denmark learning about the States; he learned about San Francisco. He wanted to go there and see the Golden Gate Bridge.

We went there when Adam was 6 months old and rode a bike across the Golden Gate Bridge. It was a great day.

It was only 62 degrees in San Francisco. It was wonderful after 101 degrees in Sacramento.


At Point Lobo near Monterey. We went hiking together.






We went to the Monterey Aquarium every day we were there.
This is tropical fish. They are so full of color.





We saw this little guy sitting on the rocks looking at us while we were looking at him.


Waiting for the splashes at the aquarium.








Having fun at the Splash Zone.

We had a nice vacation - great room at the hotel, swimming everyday, dates in the lobby. I wish I was eating cheese and bread in front of the fire right now. See you next year, Monterey.