Bringin' Down the House

Sledding and Skiing

Snow! Come out in the snow!

Snow, snow and more snow! Ever since we got home from Florida on Wednesday night it has been snowing. We have gotten about three feet of snow at the house - finally! Poor Dad has been snowblowing like a mad man (especially after Mom got her car stuck in the driveway).

Dad got to enjoy a great day of skiing Highlands on Saturday while Mom took me to Buttermilk for my first powder day! It took me a few turns to get used to all the snow but I figured it out and had a blast. I no longer use the harness and started skiing through the trees and tunnels. While Mom took a few runs for herself at Snowmass on Sunday, I took Dad back to Buttermilk to show off for him.

My little brother is finally starting to show in Mom's belly and I'm getting very excited to meet him. Only three more weeks to when I was born or up to seven more weeks until the actual due date. Mom and Dad keep asking me which name I like best but I change my mind every time they ask me. Hopefully we'll decide soon!

Brrrrr Florida

We have been in Florida with Dad's family since Thursday. It has been awesome but unfortunately it's a bit chilly right now. I've been able to play on the beach but haven't been able to swim. Oh well, at least I'm spoiled and having a blast!

There are lots of photos...

Dad toughs out the cold with me.

Mom & I bundle up for a walk down the beach.

Mimi, Papa Jack & Ashley watch...

...as Patrick & Josh honor Grandma in the Gulf.

The sun came out for a little while in the afternoon.

Ashley & Patrick!

Then I went golfing! And I was good!


Mollie, Patrick, Josh, Judy & Denise on the pirate ship.

Then we went to Busch Gardens!

And rode the train through the jungle,

Saw a momma and baby rhinoceros.

I really liked watching the stick man dance...

...but didn't really enjoy going to talk to him.

So Mimi took me climbing on the huge playground!

And then Ashley & Mimi rode the merry-go-round with me.


I also got to ride a pink motorcycle!

And a gondola over flamingos and elephants.

Today was a little warmer so we fed seagulls which I don't recommend.

But playing on the beach is worth it!

XTreme Skiing & Snowmobiling at X-Games

Fun Times!

Mom, Dad and I had a really fun weekend. It started on Friday when Mom and I went skiing with Wendy and Emerson at Buttermilk. Mom had not skied with me in awhile so I decided to show off for her. Immediately I started snowplowing and turning without any guidance. Once up top on the less steep pitches, I was allowed to ski all by myself - no harness - as long as I stay in control and skied slowly and turned a lot!

We spent Saturday at home moving my 'big girl' bed into my room. It was a little bigger project than Mom and Dad thought it would be but I'm so excited to be sleeping in a real bed. And now now my brother's room is all set to go too.

Saturday evening brought more excitement with Mom and Dad's friends, the McCormacks, coming over for dinner. Jake (3-1/2 years old) and Tavish (15 months) were so much fun to play with. Dad, Emily, Jake and I even got to go on a night sled down the road!

Jake & I ready to go sledding with Dad, Emily and my baby.

Check out their dog Boo! Hank can walk right underneath him!

We had some fun splashing and playing in the tub together. Maybe it will be fun to have a brother after all.

Three little monkeys jumping on my new big girl bed!

Recent Photos

Here are some recent photos...nothing too exciting - sorry.

Night sledding with Dad. I like this headlamp concept.

This is from before Christmas but it was one of my first days on skis from the house.

Self portrait from Alissa's house this weekend.