hitting the slopes

We have spent most Monday and Friday afternoons skiing and snowboarding this month.  Actually, I should clarify.  Thomas and Elle are the ones hitting the slopes.  I'm not quite brave enough to put Ava on skis and in a harness to try skiing with me!  I haven't been on skis for a few years so I just don't feel comfortable trying to teach her.  Maybe Scott will give it a try with her sometime this winter.  Thomas and Elle are doing great though and absolutely love getting out there. 

Ava and I spend our time hanging out in the chalet.  We each pack a bag of things to do and the time usually passes pretty quickly.  Yesterday I brought along the personal dvd player and she was happy to be able to watch a movie when she was getting bored with her toys.  She even ended up taking a nap for an hour or so while I held her.  It won't be long and she'll be tagging along with Thomas and Elle!

winter fun

Hi! We are still alive and well here in Minnesota! Sorry to stay away from this place for so long! We are staying busy and time is flying by, which is a good thing in January.

My crazy kids love winter so they have been enjoying lots of skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and hockey. 

Ava's been eating plenty of snow. Even though we haven't had a fresh snowfall since Christmas. I know, gross!

And we are keeping busy with school.  After studying Ancient Egypt Thomas was more than happy to turn Elle into a mummy for fun!

I have so many pictures to share and hope to get back to regular blogging again soon.  Hope you all are having a great winter!