Connected

Written on July 26, 2011 by in Family time
 

This past weekend, we spent 24 hours together as a family. I know, I know…we are always together as a family. This is true. However, we are usually scurrying from one place to the next. Our meals are rushed. Our talk is rushed and time spent in the car is often too long. Not to mention the phones, the computer, and the TV that often interrupts our actual face time.

We did something spontaneous on Saturday. We packed our bags and headed off for Lake Tahoe.

We hiked. Put our bare feet in cool as ice lake water.

We set up shop on rocky sand and played in the water.

 

We ate dinner in a loud, crowded, and perfectly family friendly restaurant.

We went for a night swim at the hotel pool and Big Brother and Little Sister declared it the best night ever.

We returned to our room, completely exhausted…as a family. We slept.

We awoke with anticipation of the gondola ride. We rode, gazed in amazement at the incredible views.

We hiked some more…

…and played in the snow! Yes, snow in July!

One of us wanted to rock climb.

Look at Big Brother go! He made it to the top, we were so amazed!

We returned to our car, exuberant after an incredible 24 hours.

We connected. Completely. Without interruptions. No computers, no TVs, no cell phones.

In 24 hours. And it was just what we all needed.

How was your weekend? How do you make room for “face time” with your kids?

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11 Responses to Connected
  1. Cheryl D.
    July 26, 2011 | 8:11 am

    What a fabulous weekend! I'm glad you had fun. I just read that Tahoe had just ended their ski season! Wow! I can't believe it lasted until July!

  2. Lexie Loo & Dylan Too
    July 26, 2011 | 8:46 am

    That sounds like a wonderful weekend!

  3. Sherri
    July 26, 2011 | 8:58 am

    Sometimes it's just so hard to get away…routines and chores seem SO overly important. But then you escape, like you guys did, and you remember just what life and family is really all about.

    And it totally changes your perspective. So glad you got away and had so much fun!

  4. Laura@OutnumberedMom
    July 26, 2011 | 9:33 am

    Well, this weekend wasn't exactly like that, but I remember some incredible vacation moments — and thankfully, so do the boys.

    Glad you had such a great time!!

  5. Missy@Wonder, Friend
    July 26, 2011 | 12:51 pm

    That sounds perfect. I cannot wait for our vacation! (Love the pictures – your kids are too cute. Big Brother with his arm around Little Sister? Adorableness overload.)

  6. Betsy at Zen-Mama
    July 26, 2011 | 1:55 pm

    What a wonderful weekend! Great pictures, too. That's the beauty of a trip… getting away from friends, schools and technology!!

  7. JDaniel4's Mom
    July 26, 2011 | 7:24 pm

    What a wonderful weekend to build memories and enjoy being a family.

  8. Paula @ Simply Sandwich
    July 26, 2011 | 8:20 pm

    Sounds like a fabulous time! My hubby just said to me this morning, "We need to be in Tahoe!" :)

  9. SmartBear
    July 27, 2011 | 11:39 am

    Sounds perfect! We just got back from Alaska a couple of weeks ago. Free from cell phones and lap tops. It was heaven.
    Glad you had some quality time.
    Best,
    Tina

  10. Katie Hurley, LCSW
    July 28, 2011 | 8:37 pm

    That sounds amazing…we have a family vacation coming up in couple of weeks and I'm looking forward to much needed family time.

  11. Lady Jennie
    July 31, 2011 | 12:19 pm

    I've been away so have missed a lot of posts. This looks just dreamy. And look at your boy go – I'm impressed!