Me and my two loves

I had the pleasure of spending the weekend with Alex and Reese (sans Krista). We had a great time doing everything from haircuts to feeding the ducks to climbing trees to getting the car washed. Who would have thought just hanging out could be such fun:

Park City splendor

We had a fun (long) weekend in Park City this weekend. Kevin and Lelah joined us on their second annual trip west (last year must not have been so bad) and we had a great time skiing and generally having fun.

We took in 3 great days of skiing including some fresh powder on Saturday at Park City and a splendid day with wonderful snow on Sunday at Snowbird. And best of all.... Reese went to Ski School on Monday! Her teacher George did a great job teaching her the basics, and she can't wait to get back.

Krista was showing off her moves after the "Power Clinic" training.

And while we were skiing, the girls were having the time of their life with Honey and Papa. I think we are all worn out (especially Honey and Papa!)

Bouldering anyone?

Alex and I went to Planet Granite on a rainy Sunday to try and burn some energy. Needless to say, we had a great time.

She had only made it about a third of the way up the wall until the last climb of the afternoon when Will (the guy next to her) said he'd race her to the top... she made it all the way that time!

Go Fly a Kite!

Every so often, when your 3 or 5 year old (yypothetical situation, of course) comes to you with another in a long string of silly requests, you really want to tell them to "go fly a kite!" [Where in the world does that phrase come from anyways?]

Well, yesterday that is just what we did. I had a wonderful day, first with Reese in the morning running errands in the city. We went to get a haircut, and she cutely bopped along holding my hand as we walked down the sidewalk. The line at the haircut place was daunting, but the very kind woman who gave Reese a lollipop took care of any cares she might have had. After the haircut, we then stopped at bought mommy some flowers and took them home.

From 2010-01-09 An Awesome Saturday

This is the face of happiness...

In the afternoon, Alex and I went for a (way too long, thanks accident on 880) drive in the Targa. After a few failed attempts at picking up some new parts for the car, we ultimately ended up on Marina Green to... fly a kite! Who knew that such a simple act could be so much fun. Alex enjoyed it too.

From 2010-01-09 An Awesome Saturday

On top of the world...

Thanks to Lane, Honey, and Papa we enjoyed a full day at Deer Valley today. We skied with Mackenzie, and found our way around most of the mountain. It was an amazing way to end the week (and 7 days on the slopes!)

Snowboarding Prep?

Skiing - Day 4

Krista, Lane, and Matthew ventured to Snowbird in search of deeper, fluffier snow. We weren't disappointed in the least, and had a great day of skiing "the 'bird". Master photographer Krista captured these priceless moments of the skiers (Matthew, Lane, and Papa in that order) until she was flattened by an unfortunate, out of control skier.

Krista was also kind enough while filming to shade the lense with her finger to ensure we didn't get too much sun to ruin the shot. A good time was had by all.

Snow boarding?

Alex, Krista and Honey hit the slopes yesterday to do what she calls "snow boarding".

Merry Christmas to all

I know, I know... we have been so horrible about posting. I think I've written this particular post multiple times in the past years, explaining why we are just so busy having fun with our kids that we don't take time to post. So again, no excuses.

I hope everyone is having a great Christmas. The snow in Park City isn't the best of the season, but the skiing is great anyway, and the kiddos are so much fun hanging out together.


Here are some "tracks" from our first few days of skiing.

View Day 1 - Park City Skiing Christmas 2009 in a larger map

View Day 2 - Deer Valley Skiing Christmas 2009 in a larger map

Eeny, meeny, miny, moe...

Alex recently shared her own rendition of the classic counting rhyme, "Eeny, meeny, miny, moe." My favorite part was her change in lyrics:

"catch a tiger in a toe, if you hollar let him know..."



For the record, I also think the game is rigged... I never win.