Ski Bunny @ 14 months!!!!!

I always said that once my kids could walk I would put them onto skies. Well, Amelia can walk so that is just what Wade and I did today. The boots were to big, the skies were way taller than needed, and we didn't have any gloves, but nature gave us a blue bird day and none of that mattered. We stuck to the rope tow and Amelia seemed to enjoy her first day on the slopes. Today made me more exited for next season when I plan to get her onto a lift and future family ski trips:).

I used to teach little kids skiing when I was in high school.
Therefore I knew the ski wedges would be clutch. They kept the tips together perfectly. Wade couldn't stand watching me have all the fun He had to jump in to have a turn.

Taking a lunch break at the lodge. The weather was perfect and we were able to sit outsideJust another way down the slopes: Daddy's shoulders.

A Sock Trick...

Once again I am convinced Amelia is gifted (or maybe just likes things clean). Wade would like her next trick to be able to run to the fridge and get him a beer. Tracker never was able to learn that one.

Spring Break

Of course I went into education to touch a life, educate our future, yadda, yadda, yadda... But, I have to admit one of its biggest draws for me is the academic schedule. I LOVE my breaks: Summer, Winter, Spring, and National Holidays. This past week I had Spring Break! Instead of heading to Vegas for drinks by the yard or somewhere hot with margaritas on a sandy beach, I opted for a staycation. It was great. Wade also took some time off and we got some much needed family bonding time and work done around the house. Wade and I also got a day at Mt. Baker and enjoyed powder in April !?

Amelia is jumping from a toddler to a teen. Forget toys, she wants a Blackberry.

Hello, Daddy!

Digging in her toy box looking for her "phone".

To anyone who skis/snowboards, you know that this year has been no good in the snow department. Leave it to the last month of the season for it to be hit hard with powder. Lets keep our fingers crossed that Wade and I can make it up one last time before the mountain shuts down.

Only 48 work days until SUMMER vacation (and yes, I am counting)!!!!

Easter

Wade was out of town until Sunday night, so Amelia and I headed to my parents for the weekend and Easter. We had a relaxing weekend with my family and towards the end of Sunday Amelia started to get the whole Easter Basket concept and egg hunt (we had a couple practice runs in the meantime). Being the bad picture taker that I am, I handed the camera over to my nieces. To my surprise and everyone else, they did a good job of capturing the day.

Practice Run : Egg Hunt with Cousins: Pictures through the lens of a 3 and 6 year old: I got my camera back: