Big Bear

Last week was the official start of the hot hot summer that I dread every year, all year. There is something about not being able to breathe just from walking outside that really makes me miss the ocean air during these months. For the rest of the year I mostly like where we live but the summer time makes me long for salty skin and sandy hair. That is the only true way to spend a summer. As my day began the kids and I headed to our great heat escape Target to pack for our trip in a few days to celebrate the fourth with my parents when I got a phone call from Tan. His words were music to my ears.

Tan: "So, we booked a cabin in Big Bear tonight. How soon can we leave?"

Me: "... ummm Yes."

And just like that our weekend get away for the 4th turned into a week long trip of great weather.

The cabin that we rented with our friends was awesome. It was in a great spot and we had a blast with our kids! One day we WILL have a cabin or mountain home and I cannot wait! I love the pines, the smell, the dirt and lakes! It reminds me of  my other true love, Family Camp.

We had our hopes set on a delicious breakfast at a cute little restaurant but by the time we all loaded up and made it to the shack on the side of the road, the wait was out the door and then some. We decided to try another stop up the street. When we walked in we realized that we were the only other people in the joint besides a few firemen. Having our choice of tables and being with two little boys we obviously sat right next to them. We chatted with them for a while and learned they tried the same tactic for breakfast that we did with the same outcome. When they were done eating they asked the boys if they wanted to come play in their truck. 

Me: "... ummm Yes."

... and just like that the boys were besides themselves.

Have you ever seen a fire truck as sweet as this?!

The rest of the trip we spent at the alpine slide, playing in the lake, trying to talk Gunnar into napping (unsuccessfully), exploring, getting eaten by bears and hiking. Just what my heart needed to escape this blasted heat.