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Streams are really Sous's favorite things. - IMG_5906
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Leslie and Sous return triumphant from a side-trip to a mountain stream. - IMG_5900
Sous encounters snow for the first time. - IMG_5899
Despite the temperature in the low 70s, there was still a bit of unmelted snow here and there in the shade. - IMG_5898
More flowers. - IMG_5897
Sous never misses an opportunity to try to scavenge a bigger piece of wood. - IMG_5893
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There was an amazing variety of wildflowers growing all along the 5.5 mile trail we took from the top of the mountain back down to the resort. - IMG_5890
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Some pictures of the snow-free mountains on the way up the tram. - IMG_5887.JPG
Sous is a good sport about the magic transporty car thingy. - IMG_5885.JPG
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Once at Squaw Valley in Tahoe, we ride the cable car up to the high camp in search of a good hike. - IMG_5882.JPG
Smoke from wildfires in the Sierras on the way to Tahoe. - IMG_5880.JPG
Here is what Sous did 90% of the time she was in the car. It was really the best we could have hoped for. Something about having all her people near by and the soporific effects of the rumbling highway, I guess. - IMG_5878.JPG
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Rice crispy treats with jam and peanuts. - IMG_5876.JPG
Caprese salad, which it turns out complements curly fries quite well. - IMG_5875.JPG
Excess strawberries - IMG_5873.JPG
A last minute trip to the farmer's market yields peaches, strawberries, melon, apricots, all together in a stupidly good fruit salad. - IMG_5872.JPG
A giant bag of roasted broccoli replaces chips. - IMG_5870.JPG
Leslie was responsible for road snacks. The idea was to satisfy hunger without JUST eating crispy tacos from The Bell. Here is chapter one: homemade chex mix.