I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas

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Just like the ones I used to know


Where the treetops glisten


and children listen


To hear sleigh bells in the snow


 I'm dreaming of a white Christmas


With every Christmas card I write


May your days be merry and bright


And may all your Christmases be white


Unfortunately, Lake Tahoe was not white. 
It just doesn't feel right to be in the mountains at Christmas without snow... 

Our boys did get a day of snowboarding in thanks to the man-made stuff!


*All photos taken by me at The Village at Northstar

Comments

Kathysue said…
My kids were going to go up the day after Christmas for the week and they cancelled their trip due to no snow. Our weather is so unpredictable this year, but Tahoe is gorgeous in any weather!Have fun, thinking of you this week, xo Kathysue
December 20, 2011 at 7:48 PM
Hamptontoes said…
I too am dreaming of a White Christmas, yet it looks like it will remain only a dream. No snow predicted. I must say this post brought back great memories of my times snowboarding in Lake Tahoe. XOXO.
December 20, 2011 at 8:10 PM
Dumbwit Tellher said…
Last year for many, too much snow & this year, the opposite. Nothing compares to a white Christmas. I wanted to wish you all a truly wonderful holiday Terri. Your photos, although lacking the white stuff, look amazing. Good times and happy memories to cherish for your family!

Sending love & ho..ho..ho!

Deb
December 20, 2011 at 9:52 PM
The enchanted home said…
May not be a white Christmas but what a beautiful place to spend it! Looks like loads of fun, and who can complain when you a beautiful sunny sky beating down on you in such a fabulous place!! Enjoy and Merry Christmas!
December 21, 2011 at 3:33 AM
Acquired Objects said…
Beautiful area you live with or without snow. We don't have snow yet either but you know it's coming. I hope you get your white Christmas.
December 21, 2011 at 6:17 AM
Allie said…
Great post. Love that horse drawn sleigh, looks like fun. Glad you had a nice time in Tahoe.
December 21, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Mary Ann Pickett said…
I am with ya, sister on the snow wishes. Just did a similar post from Mammoth. I love Lake Tahoe!

Merry Christmas!!!
December 21, 2011 at 11:12 AM
Blooming Rose Musings said…
Lake Tahoe is beautiful with or without snow. I bet you had a wonderful time.
Wishing you, Chris, Christopher and your mom a very, very Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season. XO
December 21, 2011 at 9:55 PM
*Chic Provence* said…
Hi Theresa! We are betting on a little snow later in the year at Bear Valley :).. but being in the mountains is always magical!

Here' wishing you the warmest and most joyful of Christmases, and a healthy & happy New Year... and in that new year, I will be visiting your shop and bringing my girlfriends!

bisous!

Kit
December 22, 2011 at 10:23 AM
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LUV YOUR BLOG, STOP BY & SAY HI, WE HAVE A LOT IN COMMON :) GIO
December 22, 2011 at 4:46 PM
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