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(Picture compliments of my cousin, Melissa)

After Christmas, my mom’s extended family has this tradition, where we head up to Lake Tahoe and spend a couple of days in my aunt & uncle’s cabin. It’s a time to enjoy family bonding (movie and game nights), the warmth of the cabin, and lots of snow fun (meaning 2 awesome days of snowboarding). After a semester of studying hard and recruiting for a job, I was more than ready for this winter vacation.

This year was a little different for my family. We decided to bring my puppy (who no longer looks like a puppy) up to Tahoe with us and he experienced snow for the first time! Adventure Pup transformed into Snow Pup as he discovered a new love (of snow) and the wonders of playing in the snow.

Overall, after a semester of living away from the Bay Area, I definitely have a deeper appreciation for my family and the wonderful times we can share together.