Three countries, cruise ships, several feet of snow, sunny beaches, rainbows, mini golf and ice skating - this winter had it all!
First, we had Rahul mama visit from India in time for Christmas
We then traveled to Southern California and had lunch with our cousin from Orange County before heading to the Long Beach cruise terminal
Our luggage... that was another story. It didn't make it in time for cruise embarkation, so we had to wear the same clothes for 3 days until we had it delivered by air cargo to Catalina island
We had the requisite slot machines, towel-folding lessons, connect 4 tournament, mini-golf, and fancy Christmas dinner (in the same non-fancy clothes we boarded the ship in)
We then headed to Vancouver for a New Year's reunion with our buddies from Denver, Seattle and the Bay Area
Outdoor ice skating followed by hot chocolate
Photo shoot
In February, we ventured to Tahoe over President's Day weekend and drove straight into a storm, making the journey last 13 hours (instead of 4-5)
This is the hot tub (the central reason we chose this rental) - thanks to a determined Sunil, it was unearthed in order for us to enjoy it before we left
Stylin' in (rented) snow gear for our weak California sensibilities
The whole group and a family shot
Back in San Francisco, we happened across some chess players in a coffee shop and next thing we knew, Milan was playing a round
Kirin was star of the week and Milan helped him decorate his poster
A warm February day at the pool
And a beautiful rainbow at Milan's school
