Slopes.

We had a minute to hit the slopes today (between breakfast and another home volleyball match tonight)--I was glad Chris got to come, he has only been skiing one other time this year!  With all the other equipment we have to haul around when I take the girls skiing, I am just not up for bringing my "good" camera, so here are a couple camera-shots of our day.

My snow angels.

Stella waiting for the tow-rope with Chris.  Usually she just skis between my legs, but when dad took her she did it on her own!

Ahhh, Sundance--so close, so small, and I know it so well.  Too bad the parking/shuttle stituation is such a pain for families!  I remember the days when I couldn't snowboard at Sundance and when, if you had to park in the upper lot, you could just ski down to the lift (not ride a bus!).

Coconuts.

To celebrate their first 100 days of school (and the number 100), Presley's class had a Hawaiian party.  We made a quick stop at the party store and got a lei and grass skirt (did you know they had 4 different types and prices for grass skirts?) and to Presley's dismay we did NOT pick up the coconut bikini top she wanted so badly.

Oh, we should have dug up the ukulele!

Ever since we have been dancing the hula and talking about going to Hawaii--someday, right?  It doesn't count that Chris is going to Hawaii next month with the team.  Hope he brings us back treats!

I Heart You.

We started our day off with new Valentine's Day shirts (Old Navy $1.99) and heart shaped cinnamon rolls.  Next off to school with our valentines for classmates and teachers.  Then to grandma's for some valentine fun.

Smiling sisters--they LOVE each other, most of the time.

Heart shaped cinnamon rolls, mmmmmm.

Kisses!  Presley's lips are blue--it must be cold in our house today.

Last but not least, we have a surprise for someone that we are doing later today . . . pictures to come!

The Gym.

My sister in law found a fun thing for our kids to do in the winter . . . an indoor gym with a foam pit, several trampolines, and a bungee harness swing!  The girls loved it, and as promised were so worn out that they took huge naps all afternoon!

Where is Stella?

Definitely a little nervous about bouncing too high.

Stella loved flying like Tinkerbell.

Come with us next time!  Mondays at noon.

A First.

My mom loves lemon meringue pie--who knew!  Maybe I could have guessed, I remember her making it every year for her dad for his birthday, but I had no idea it was her favorite too.  So, for my mom's birthday this year, I got her recipe and made my first (of many) lemon meringue pies!

Mom got to take the one left over slice home--she loves the filling, while Presley loved the meringue!

Mom loved it and I promised to make her a pie for Mother's Day and her birthday every year!  Happy birthday mom--thanks for letting us throw you a little party.  Watch out for next year, we have to throw you a BIG party!