Returning from Tahoe

Scott and I returned home on December 30 after spending a week in Tahoe with Scott's mom and sister Michelle. Our peaceful week in the mountains left me feeling refreshed and renewed. I highly recommend a week without email or internet access; it does wonders for the soul.

Our rented condo (RiverRun #19) was nestled in a forest of coniferous trees at the base of Alpine Meadows. The above photo (which was deleted after I posted this) was taken from our living room window; it shows the beautiful results of a wild wind and snow storm that left us without power for an entire night, but also with a blanket of snow that covered every needled bough throughout the entire Lake Tahoe Area.

The Truckee River, which rushed fervently day and night, created a continual hum that drowned out all superfluous traffic sounds. It was a magical week. We cross-country skied, snow-shoed, and read by the fire (oh, and how can I possibly forget to mention the plethora of cookies eaten, mostly by me?)

What a wonderful way to end 2006 and usher in the New Year!

Happy New Year to you! May your journey be rich, your joy abundant.