Monday, May 31, 2010

Black Rock Ranch

Memorial Weekend (May 28-31)
Still catchin' up...
Love it here.



Lots of families. Lots of fun.

Staceys, Blatters, Edgrens, Callaways, (and Greenlaws not pictured)

Playing at the beach...

Tubing...

Canoeing...



Jet skiing...


Quad riding...

Mule riding...





We made a visit to Sutter's Mill where gold was found in 1848 by Mormon settlers...



Campfire fun followed by an awesome dance party...

Oh, and some gun shooting and rocket launching...

Never a dull moment!
Funny story (in retrospect only): When the guns came out for skeet shooting, there were a couple of kids (2) led by a passionate Maren who formed a little protest group. They were anti-guns and they made little signs with a sharpie and napkins that they held up against the window that said "Guns are stupid" and "Say no to guns". Alex, my 6 year old went inside with the group and started to make a sign. Apparently he started to write with the sharpie on the marble floor and the ink seeped through!! Britt caught it in time but there was a little streak on the immaculate, expensive, beautiful floors! I ran inside in a panic and we found some vinegar and it took the mark right off but I made Alex come out and apologize to Brad. Alex was mortified and distraught and embarrassed. Brad asked him what he was going to write and Alex said, "Guns are cool" and Brad said "Oh, You're forgiven. I was more upset that you were going to join the protesters, then I was about a little mark on the floor!"

2 comments:

Marilyn said...

Looks so fun! And what a beautiful place.

Kimberley said...

What a gorgeous place x