Lake Arrowhead

James has a conference every year at Lake Arrowhead for all the Research departments that work at City of Hope.  Thanks to our friend Lisa, the whole family was able to go again this year.  She has a cabin about 5 miles away from the conference center.  James is able to stay with us, and then rides his bike to attend the sessions each day.  

Lisa's Cabin 'Casa Bella'

We went a day early so James could spend some time with us, and he had a break in the afternoons to meet up with us, but while he was in sessions the kids and I did exploring on our own.

Geocaching

most of our time together with James was spent geocaching, something we all enjoy

The kids did great at finding them this time without James and I having to point them out.

While out in the middle of the forest we came upon this beautiful pink tulip.  It stood out among on the brown and green surrounding it.

Good thing the kids come along to get the caches out, they are not always easy to get to.

Relaxing

Hanging out at the cabin we enjoyed some time to read books.

and catch up on sleep.

Hiking

The kids and I headed over to Lake Gregory in Crestline.  We hiked around the lake (just over 2.5 miles)

The kids are good hikers, but enjoyed breaks from walking by climbing rocks around the lake.

And they were very excited at the end to have a chance to feed the ducks and play in the water.

We also hiked along a trail close to the Conference center with James after he was finished.

rock throwing is also a favorite activity

Picnics

We had beautiful views for eating lunch outside (and a family shot, just to prove James was with us) :)