August 26, 2008

McCall

Although our trip was short, we had so much fun. It was our first family trip alone. We have never been on vacation with both girls unless it was to see family. Our plan is to make it an annual thing.

We loved where we stayed, as did the girls (mostly for the pool!). Mark and I agreed our favorite part was seeing our daughters enjoying themselves so much. They were in awe of everything. The change of scenery made even the simplest things interesting. The girls both agreed their favorite part of the trip was the "beach."

Here are a few of the many pictures I took. I was behind the camera most of the time, but a kind lady at the lake offered to snap a family photo for us. So I am in at least one picture!

The girls enjoying a snack right after arriving at the condo. We were pretty surprised at how well they traveled. We strategically left around nap time in hopes they would sleep on the way. No such luck, but they never complained!
The girls wasted no time getting in the cold water. Mark and I were a little more hesitant!
Mark and Claire enjoying the view.
Cora did not want to be left out of the King of the Mountain fun.
And here is proof I was actually present on this trip.
Cora's "sand castle." It was more of a sand blob, but that is what you get for forgetting the shovel and pails at home!
Claire on her way to help Cora renovate the sand blob.
Note the shovel (aka. sunscreen bottle) in the background.
Claire on the monkey bars at the park by the lake (can you tell she is done with my relentless picture taking!).
Cora's turn.
A trip to McCall is not complete without a stop at Ice Cream Alley.
Claire enjoying her ice cream cone.
As you can see, we spent the majority of our trip in the water.
We saw a lot of happy faces like these on our trip. Now if I can just convince Mark to let me put a pool in our backyard....

6 comments:

Krista said...

We go to McCall every year and I have never heard of this Ice Cream Alley! Mountain sized scoops?!?!?! Where is this place?

Amy Hall said...

I loved the picture of Mark and Claire holding hands and surveying the water:)! So cute!
Glad you had a good time.

Andrea said...

I LOVE McCall, so many memories there! Grand Lake reminds me of McCall, same freakin' cold water only smaller. It felt like a little bit of home in the mountains of CO. And hurrah for Ice Cream Alley!! Yummm!

Andrea said...

I know ice cream alley well, seeing as that's the ONLY thing to do in McCall (when you need a break from all the sun and water, that is). I'm glad you guys had a fun time - isn't it fun to be alone with just your very own family? It's weird though, too, makes you feel so grown up.

Heather said...

Looks like you have so much fun. I think that family outing(not going and seeing the extended family) are a must. They are such relationship builders, and you see a completely different side to your children than you do at home. Love the pictures. They say a million words!

Michelle said...

I am glad that you and your family had a fun trip to McCall. You deserve every ounce of relaxation (are vacations relaxing?).