Diamond Lake

For my last week of vacation this year (our new vacation year starts Sept. 1) our family headed to Diamond Lake, about 10 miles north of Crater Lake. We were joined by my parents, my brother, my sister and cousin Brooke.

Our cabin was right on the lake. Unfortunately the weather didn't quite co-operate. We had three straight days of blustering cold wind and lots of rain which limited our enjoyment of the lake. Of course, the cold didn't stop Megan from trying to enjoy the lake.

After about 5 minutes, Megan declared,"I'm too chilly!" But did she call it a day? No, she decided the long swim suit might keep her warmer! So after a quick change, she was back in the water.

Liam is turning out to be a bit of an ice prince - he wanted nothing to do with the water once he realized it was cold!

One of the cold days we took a side trip to Crater Lake. We took in the view quickly to keep from freezing our butts off - it was only 45 degrees without the wind! It certainly didn't feel like a summer vacation.

My brother wasn't too happy with Mac, who convinced him to wear shorts. Mac wasn't all that pleased with his decision either!

In between rain showers, we did get out a bit to "hike." Megan did all the hiking herself - she even helped Brooke along at times.

Liam also liked walking a lot more than riding in the backpack or the stroller. He was quite content if you just let him be (which was painfully slow and he often wandered off the trail).

Liam also took his time to smell the roses, er um, grass. Actually, after falling in the wet bushes and getting his face all wet, Liam kept purposely trying to get the wet grass to hit him in the face.

Megan didn't want to be outdone, but her version of the game was to eat the raindrops off the grass!

We tried to get a few family photos but this is as good as it gets with three toddlers.

Liam:"This tree bark is way more interesting than anything you could do to try to get me to look at the camera."

Liam: "Hey, do you think this bark is edible??"

By the end of the week the weather cleared up and the Sea Cloud sailed again! Check out Liam (in my lap) enjoying the ride, too.

After a few more days of splashing in the lake, it was time to head home.

Liam: "Hey, do you think my toes are edible?"