Mom and Dad have been wanting to go to Lake Tahoe every since they have been in California. What a better time to go for Thanksgiving and to celebrate Dad's birthday!
So, they packed up some things, including me, and drove to the mountains.
As we drove to the Sierra Nevada mountains, the temperature dropped tremendously.
When we reached Lake Tahoe, it was snowing so much that we were unable to enjoy the views of this "Lake of the Sky", named by the Native Americans. Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America and the second-deepest lake in the United States. Its depth is 1,645 feet. Don't you know that the water is COLD. 
Mom endured the frigid weather while walking around trying to catch a glimpse of the lake through the thick clouds. Emerald Bay's Inspiration Point is one of the most photographed places in the world. And, of course, it was hazy that day.
These kids loved sledding in the snow. The cold temperatures did not even phase them. Now, their parents - different story.
The sun tried to peek out through the clouds but to no avail.
If the weather was permitting, Mom and Dad would have enjoyed sitting on this bench looking at Fannette Island, the only island in Lake Tahoe. Instead, Dad and I stayed in the car.
That night, we stayed in Tahoe City. It was a nice town with lots of shops overlooking the lake.Mom and Dad enjoyed window shopping and eating at a little Italian restaurant suggested by one of the locals. Mom said that Tahoe City reminded her of Gatlinburg but on a much smaller scale with less tourists.
As it got darker, it got even cooler. 
And, I got a new sweater!
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