The Ducote Family

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Big Bear Getaway

During our week in San Diego our family headed up to Big Bear, a lake town in the summer and a ski getaway for the winter, which is about 3 hours north of San Diego.  We rented a great house and enjoyed a great few days together.
The view of Big Bear Lake from our house
  There were HUGE lizards in the area so we spent a lot of time searching for and catching lizards!
Caught one!!
 On our walk to look for lizards, Joseph and Sydney also found some deer
 
Hitching a ride from daddy on the walk back
 View from the walk
 Spent a lot of time on the deck-playing cards, talking, laughing and racing!
 Oh, and doing push-ups
 Sunrise on the first morning!  Joseph was up and ready to go bright and early!
 We spent one day on the lake!  It was a gorgeous day although the water was a bit chilly!
Joseph and Poppa relaxing and enjoying the view
Brian and Hollie relaxing and enjoying the view, too!
A little Hawaii love!
Daddy's in the water-flag up!
We tried to get some cousin pictures...
no such luck though!
Much better luck with the help of Nani and Poppa!


Relaxing before bedtime with some pool
One morning we went for a hike-well, my mom, dad, Brian and Hollie went for a real hike-Rich, Joseph and I made it up about 3/4 of a mile which I have to say was pretty great for Joseph walking the entire way!  
Getting ready to jump off of the rock
A little ride for part of the way down the hill.
Stopped for ice cream in the town.  They had mini cones so we couldn't resist getting him his own!
Big Bear was such a great little get away!  We feel so fortunate that we have family that we enjoy being around and that get along so well.  We missed Lindsay and Paul but are already looking forward to our family vacation next year when hopefully everyone will be there!

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