It's becoming a tradition: driving up to Arnold / Murphy's area in the Sierra Mountains for the four-day weekend. Unlike last year's blizzard, we experienced bone-dry roads and only an inch of snow at the rental house. There was still plenty to do: unlimited air hockey (the kids), wine tasting (the adults), hiking around Big Trees State Park and sledding at the top of Bear Mountain (everyone). Gina's brother John and his family met up with us a couple of times, which just gave Nate more targets for his endless snowball throwing.
