Christmas Break is Over!
January 2nd, 2011
Family time is always refreshing, especially after the busy Christmas season that intensely hits a pastor’s family. Thank you, Southbrook, for allowing us to take a week to rejuvenate and reconnect as a family.
So what did we do? We took the last flight out of Charlotte (before the Christmas Snow Storm shut the airport down), landed in Denver and drove to Summit County where we spent the week tearing up the slopes In Breckenridge. Rob is an amazing skier and Nathan takes right after his dad. By the end of the week, Nathan was tackling the black diamond trails and conquering moguls. Juliana and I were not far behind. God gave us beautiful weather and ski conditions (fresh powder every day) as well as short lift lines! And He blessed us with an injury-free week which was no small thing for the big feats we attempted in the snow. Skiing provided the perfect back drop for some much needed family time. We made terrific memories on the slopes, but its the little things in life that keep a family closely knit together.
What are the “little things” from our ski trip?
Nathan renames thermals: poppa-johns… And he wont take them off!
Bucky Ball Stress… and Success
Sox the Monkey follows us to the Ice Sculptures
Rob learns that Juliana can’t work with people who don’t point their toes
Watching old movies
Juliana’s Strong Words, Toasti-Toes & Butt Cramps
Fireside Dinners in our Chalet
Sub-zero walks down Main Street
Daily Family Devotions
Snowflake Lift Dancing
Jay-walking which led to hiding from police disguised in Coon Hats and Bearskin Coats… How did Nathan get a Bear Claw Knife out of that?
Jonah Girl
Somehow the kids managed to avoid all veggies for an entire week… Rob led the way… I’ve got to get my family back to healthy nutrition…
One more picture please… Can we drive our waiter nuts?
Ducking in shops
Kindle Boys shutting down the slopes
Frostbite?
Whiteouts and Hot Chocolate
Rob leading our family in a daily yoga morning stretch routine ~ I tell no lies!
Michelle prepares for the Next Winter Olympics Bobsled Event aka The Gold Runner Coaster
Jalopenos ~ best Mexican food and the coldest walk in our lives ~ windchill was -38 degrees
New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Welcome 2011
We excitedly anticipate this year’s journey God has set for us!