Spring Skiing!

It's been a while since we've skied, at least 2-3 years. We went up to Copper Mountain on Friday. The boys did great. They hadn't forgotten how,  and neither had Mark or I, haha. It was a beautiful sunny day. The boys ended up in just t-shirts by the end of the day.

Here are a few pictures from the day...  the boys really did have a great time despite the fact that they aren't smiling  in any of  the pictures. Guess it's not cool to smile these days :)  Anyway I've learned to just "go with it" so snapped a few.

Snow play

We had our second snow of the season a few days ago. The boys decided (after dark) to have a little snow fun.

Wordless Wednesday

Boys being boys... in the snow!

Do you remember the Campbell sledding hill? Click HERE to see last Valentine's day sledding.

Well this year it's been moved to Grandpa's.

The boys found a "mound" of snow and have been goofing around and snowboarding on it.

Tending the stove...

It was cold cold cold here this week. Grandpa and Alex love to light the stove out on the patio. Grandpa took this picture of Alex by the stove. I thought it was great! I love watching the two of them "tend" the stove. They are like two peas in a pod. I sometimes imagine Alex one day telling his kids and grandkids about when he and his Grandpa used to light the stove.

Happy New Year!

Happy 2011 everyone. We have been busy trying to stay warm around here. We finally got our first real snowfall for the season which is very very unusual for us. The boys were dying to get out in it but it was really cold! They did some shoveling last night.

Grandpa made some Beef Noodle Stew tonight which really hit the spot on a cold day like today! Grandpa also started the stove and Alex "tended" to it for awhile. He came in and said he wasn't feeling well. He hasn't felt great all day. I hope he's not coming down with something. Grandpa has been under the weather so it may just be going around.

Mark is continuing to get better everyday. He had a follow up Doctors appointment on Wednesday and they were amazed at his progress. He still gets tired and has some headaches but usually it's when he's done too much. We try to get him to take it easier, but you know Mark. He likes to be moving. Overall most of the time he feels good. He is going to start physical therapy 3-4 times a week. The doctor feels he needs to strengthen his core and strengthen his neck muscles where they worked during the surgery.

2010 has been quite a year for us. He are looking forward to putting it behind us and starting a fresh new one in 2011. I'm excited and optimistic about the coming year. I feel it's going to be great. I hope it is for all of you as well!

Happy New Year to all of you!!!

Alex shoveling the sidewalk

Connor sweeping the sidewalk

Alex tending the stove

A couple of delicious cupcakes we picked up for the kids at Tony's

Springtime in Colorado!

A few days ago we got a pretty big snow. I looked out the window and the boys were playing capture the flag in the snow with some friends. I took a few pictures.

Happy Valentine's Day

We had a snowy Valentine's Day here. The boys took advantage of it and worked on our sledding hill.

First you fill a garbage can with snow...





Then you pour the snow on the hill...


Next you pat it down just so...


Next you stick your head in the snow to cool down...


Then you give it a test ride...

Ice Skating over Christmas break

We went out for a little ice skating adventure during the break. The boys enjoyed skating with their cousins and aunt Monica. Here are a few pictures.

Wordless Wednesday

Alex and friends on a snowy day a few weeks ago on our back deck.......now why didn't I think to get one of him and Connor for our Christmas card????

A Snow Day in Colorado!

It's snowing!!!!!!! My alarm went off at 5:45 this morning. Of course I immediately hit the snooze button. Mark came in before the snooze went off and said "Schools cancelled, you can go back to sleep". Those were the sweetest words. Connor was pretty happy about it too..haha. Alex is off right now anyway. I slept a little longer and then got up and looked out the window. The snow was really coming down. I walked into the living room and Mark had the fireplace going, the dogs were curled up in their bed and the best part.................Mark was making my Espresso. It doesn't get much better than that.

The boys got up soon after excited about the snow and the day off.

Here are a few pictures from the day.

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Fun in the snow

We had a little snow a few days ago and the boys were anxious to go out and play in it when they got home from school. A few minutes after they went outside Mark beckoned me to the window, he said "You have to come and see this". After seeing Alex with his swim goggles and Connor in shorts and long socks I had to grab my camera and run outside.

It's snowing in Colorado!!!

I couldn't believe it when Mark said "Look outside, it's snowing!" It had began as a light rain that turned harder and then suddenly turned into snow. Alex rode his bike to school for crying out loud!

Every year we usually have a contest to guess what day the first snow will come on. We didn't even get a chance this year. It snuck upon us. Is snuck a word or is it sneaked?? Either way, you know what I mean.

Saturday.. it's snowing again

It's snowing again. The boys had an early release from school yesterday. They were just so upset..haha We went to pick them up and ended up with 2 extra kids. Went to McDonald's for lunch.

I took a few pictures of the snow...

From Saturday snow

From Saturday snow

From Saturday snow

From Saturday snow

Thought I'd throw this one in..

From Saturday snow

Look at this mess.. you know how I love "folding" sleeping bags.

From Saturday snow