Snowy Lake Tahoe

We had a chance to drive out to Lake Tahoe again so we took it!

Just a few days earlier they had a nice heavy snowfall...

So the views were incredible...

Tahoe was gorgeous with sunshine and mild temps!

We did a little final shopping at the Hard Rock Cafe just down the road from the
Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort

We then made a stop at the SKI RUN MARINA!

KOLO News was there doing a story about the thin ice

 and people falling in the water near the beach area! lol

It was the perfect spot to stop and take in some majestic views.

and play in the snow!

A young family appeared and the Dad volunteered to take our picture!

Little did he know that these would be our Christmas card pics!!

What a great surprise to find these photos...

Thank you Thank you kind stranger!

We drove around the beautiful lake and made a few more stops...

To pick up some souvenirs, more sightseeing...

Then we headed back to Reno by way of Carson City!

Another beautiful memory...

Keep Tahoe Blue!!

Thanksgiving in Nevada

It was a sweet and simple Thanksgiving here at 

The Hall Hacienda.

I cooked a turkey...

I also served dressing, macaroni and cheese, rolls, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole,

pumpkin bread and pumpkin pie too!

Even Miss Mittens and Little Bit had their Fancy Feast Turkey and Giblets Dinner!

Yumm Yumm! 

It was good!

We had a nice quiet afternoon but missing our loved ones in Texas...

Homeschool Murder Mystery Dinner Party

We had so much fun with this party!

One of our creative dedicated homeschool moms 

(Becky Coleman)

decided to host a Murder Mystery Dinner 

at her home for the older kids in our group!

She planned it perfectly to take place on October 30!

Not only is that a great spooky day before Halloween, but it's my birthday too! lol

She transformed her home into the

*DOOM MANOR*

She even sent out official invitations instructing each participant as to their character and costume.

Spencer is General Dijon.

So fun!

The afternoon started with mingling and snacks...

With each suspect revealing more and more about their relationship with the deceased...lol

Then leading into a full bloody spaghetti dinner!

which by the way... Spencer loved! lol

Dessert was complete with bloody cupcakes...

Topped with shards of glass, lol
Courtesy of another rockin' homeschool mom, Jackie Grant!

The guests had to dress and stay in character the whole time!

Everyone was a possible suspect...

Not knowing who the murderer was until the big reveal!!!

Then of course, the Officer had to arrest the suspect! lol

I am so hosting one of these mystery dinners in the future! 

And no party is complete without goodie bags!
The hostess even remembered my birthday and showered me...

With a lovely card and a bouquet of flowers!!

They really opened up and bloomed the next day!
I am so blessed!!

Thank you Lord for these good days in Nevada.
What a sweet memory this will be someday.

Nevada Outdoor School

Our homeschool group participates in a monthly lesson through the 

Nevada Outdoor School

http://nevadaoutdoorschool.org/

It's been great because not only do they provide the teachers 

but also all the supplies for their lessons, even the science projects!

It really has added to our overall homeschool experience 

and provided some much needed classroom time with other students!

We look forward to it and it's been a big blessing to our homeschooling travel life!

When we leave Nevada later this year we will really miss homeschooling with such a great group!

Thanks Nevada Outdoor School!