Mountains Of Memories.....

We headed "Up North" last weekend, and hit the slopes. We continue to do a lot of snow plowing, pizza slices, and sweating.....but the kids continue to enjoy it and mom and dad got a few hours to ski on our own too (thanks Jen!) Brooke is getting braver, and tries her best to keep up with cousin Lexi, I think it makes her a better skier. Brady still loves going komakozi style, as fast as he can over the bumps, however this year it was a bit easier because his spine became upright and in turn so did our backs! It was a great weekend with the Novaceks and Warners here are some photos of the events.......

The clan on top o' "the mountain"

Let's just say you don't pack lightly when skiing.....

Our condo....

Brady taking a ride on the magic carpet to get his ski legs on.....

Cousins hanging in line for the lift......

Self portrait of "crazy Uncle Tom"

Tom Circuit 1991......nothing changes......oops except for his landing hehe......

Wooh hooo.... Spring Break Boyne 2011!

Jake the Rad boarder!!

Dad and Brookie on the lift....

Go speed racer ......Go speed racer.....Go.....

Brooke wasting time waiting in line.....

Some zoned out kids after a long day on the slopes.....

Here's some videos of the kids in action.....

The kids got word that there was a "hot" pool outside that was at our disposal......Most kids were 100% in.....EVERY adult was 100% out.....When asked after if it was worth it....they all responded "NO" haha no warm pool is going to offset temperatures in the teens! Needless to say there were some hot showers happening that night!

Brooke racing to get in.....

Rolling around in the snow....and jumping back in to see if it was warmer.....

Remember when I said most kids were into the outdoor pool........well the ONE kid who had his wits about himself was Mr. Brady....he decided to stay layered up and enjoy a skate around the rink while the other kids swam......smart choice!

We had a great time and had some good quality time to spend with family..........Thanks Tom and Jenn for setting it all up!

Snow much fun!

Finally.

The snow is finally coming.........I am that person who is wishing for....wanting.....giddy when it happens...snow. Most people cringe and complain, but I say the more the merrier. (perhaps it is because I only have a six mile commute) I mean it is a dismal, cold, and long winter no matter which way you spin it, so why not have it snow so you can play! Play. We have been trying even despite its lack luster snowfall early over the holiday.... It started out over Christmas we had this fantabulous idea to build our own ice skating rink.......Chris shoveled, he built......it melted. We are attempting round two at it now that it is finally cold enough and are realizing it might take the Atlantic ocean to fill this so called rink......Chris may have bit off more than he can chew, but we will keep trying.....it might be a bumpy skate......but we will make it happen.

So until the Munson rink opens we have to make due at the baseball field! Brooke is becoming Chris' little ice companion......I think she is vying to stay up late to go to his hockey games :)

Brooke and I had a chance to go up to Caberfae on Xmas break and spend a day skiing.....she is getting there.....pizza slice.....pizza slice.....pizza slice.

Not to say that there weren't many falls and collisions......no fault to the girls this one was the grown ups fault.......

Riding the lift. Still have white knuckles.

Chris attempted snowboarding on Jake's board.......

Sledding with Cousins.

Uncle Tom giving an extra nudge!

Dad and Bugs ready for launch....

The need for speed.

Even I gave snowboarding a whirl......

As you can see..........

It didn't go well.........

So I think I am all set with the board........I'm old school I need skis, I need my legs to move independently of each other, I need skis, which I am looking forward to have strapped to both my feet this weekend as we head up north to Ski for the weekend. So as I look outside as the snow falls and they are predicting blizzard like conditions for Saturday.....I can't help but smile........
Winter. It's long. It's cold....but it is

SNOW MUCH FUN!

Happy New Year - 2011