On to Reno . . .

R&R continued with a week in Reno. . .


The 10 hour drive to Reno has become a trek several times each year. With the snow capped mountains the scenery was gorgeous.



The road may not be as straight as between Reno and Las Vegas, but you can set it on cruise control and relax a bit.



It always feels great to get out of the vehicle! Finally in Nevada - the just over half way point.

At home with BLUE! It was wonderful to see him again.

The view of Peavine from Hidden Valley.

Billy and Blue playing.

Dani and Blue on a walk in Mira Loma Park.

Blue at dog park. He has always been a ball hog, but in the past 6 months he's mastered scooping up two balls at once. He's sitting over his treasures.

We had a family dinner - so Mandy (my cousin) and I snuck in a quick picture.

We spent an afternoon snowshoeing with my aunt, Kristy, cousin, Stephanie, and friend, Matt. We also had 3 dogs with us - they are so fun to watch. Look at Billy being devious with a snowball!

Dani and Blue with Lake Tahoe in the background.

Dani and Matt in front of Lake Tahoe.

Dani and Billy.

The ladies - Dani, Stephanie and Kristy.

Dani with Blue and Koda (Matt's dog).

Dani wrestling with Blue.

Beautiful Lake Tahoe.

Overlooking Lake Tahoe.

More of Lake Tahoe.

Billy had just taken a large tumble! It was priceless. Stephanie (behind) had the best view of the "catastrophe."

We found a snow cave, so of course Dani had to climb in.

And it was large enough to "strike a pose."

We stopped at the new lodge at Slide Side of Mt. Rose Ski Area. The view of Washoe Valley (and Washoe Lake) was beautiful.

Chelsea and Matt joined us for dinner one night. It was great to catch up and hang out a bit.

We spent a day skiing at Squaw Valley Ski Resort. Here's Billy with the sliver of Lake Tahoe in the background.

The day was sunny! It makes the views breathtaking.

Lake Tahoe from the top of the mountain.

Dani and Billy at the lodge.


Dani, Billy and Mom (Mati) at the Squaw Creek Resort lodge for lunch.

Here's how Billy spent several hours when we weren't out and about.

Dani, Billy and Blue. Blue doesn't seem very excited about this picture! :-)

On the way from Reno to Portland, we stopped in Sacramento. We met up with Laura (roommate from college) for lunch and a stroll around Old Town Sacramento.

Then on to Portland to meet up with more college friends - and I forgot my camera so I don't have pictures to share! But the trip was wonderful.