Saturday, January 22, 2011

Sledding

Since today was our last day together, we decided to make the most of it and go sledding!! We bundled up, snow suits and boots.


First, Audrey and I cleared off the car. We delayed going to the park because one of us started a snow fight. After successfully beating Audrey, ahheem, I mean cleaning off the car . . . we took off for the park.

Our driver (back)
Walking to the hill

 The park was deserted when we arrived. YES! The whole sledding hill to ourselves. We trekked to the hill and began our afternoon of fun. (Last week I had been shopping with Christa and I found blue "Powder Stick". It looked like a new and improved sled, so I bought it.) We tried out the powder stick and discovered why it was called that. When sledding down the hill . . . both people on the sled were bombarded with snow dust in the face. When we called it a day, we were all tired and ready for a hot cup of spice tea.
PS We did take more pictures, but they were on Audrey's camera. And I forgot to download them before they left. sigh Guess that means they will have to visit again soon. :)

Beautiful snow picture 1!

Beautiful snow picture 2!
Before sledding down
After our snow shower






My wonderful sisters




The end of our sledding adventure :)

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Ski Trip

Saturday, we all ventured out the Perfect North Slopes for some skiing.

On the way we had to make a little detour for some necessary purchases. (Thank goodness for Wally-World!) The snow does give off a glare which makes sunglasses and sunscreen quite important. Haylee and I settled on the BIG sunglasses . . . they covered half our face and were quite effective.
Water, Sunglasses, batteries and sunscreen = Important Gear

Fashionable Ski Attire


We spent an hour taking lessons, which was really smart because learning as you go can be rather painful. It was nice having an experienced instructor giving tips. We were then able to enjoy the rest of the time skiing the slopes.

Uhhhh, wipe out?
 Most Important Lessons

To Stop: Ski into the hill. Pointing toes together (without crossing your ski's) is also effective.

How to get up after falling:
Untangle self from fall. Lay side ways. Use poles to push yourself up. :)

If your poles are not nearby:
Good luck getting up!











Our walking boots
Michael, Audrey and I quickly learned that the ski boots are not good for walking. It was decided a locker is worth renting for the day for non-valuables items. Especially since wearing a backpack with water bottles gets heavy on the slopes AND throws you off balance.


Michael


The Girls!!




















 We all enjoyed skiing and have no serious injuries to report among our group. Despite Haylee's attempt to cut in line by barreling down the slope straight into the cones! Thankfully none of the bystanders were hurt. And she only suffered minor bumps and bruises. All together a fun and safe weekend. :)


Taking on the slopes

sigh  . . . "It's harder than it looked!"

"Are you ok back there?"
Comedy relief . . . ask Michael

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Surprise

It is funny how life can be full of surprises . . . . and is definitely the best way to start a new year.

After prayer meeting, I went to the kids room to let them know that they could join everyone else in the living room. I opened the door and poked my head in to say, "Hey guys, its over," only to see my sisters standing there! So, instead of announcing that the meeting was over, I said the first thing that popped into my head, "What are you guys doing here?!?!" And then I hugged them both to cover the tears that suddenly appeared in my eyes. sigh I have the BEST sisters. :)