Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Spring Break!

We took a last minute trip out to the cabin for Spring Break. Disclaimer: these pictures may appear like the perfect family vacation...the first half of the trip included 2 girls who complained and did not want to make the long car ride, 2 parents who almost turned the car around twice to return home, a 3 year old who refused to sleep every night and one exhausted mother who stayed up with her. The second half is what you see below :)
 
Enjoying the great outdoors.


 
We enjoyed playing some games, reading books, the girls playing in the cabin, watching the snow fall/blow...
 
 
4-wheeler rides from Dad (the girls thought the goggles helped from the pelting snow)..
 
a hike through the property to follow deer tracks...
 
and a successful attempt to get Lauren up on skis. Lauren and Clay went skiing in the morning and we met them for lunch. After lunch, Lauren wanted to show us what she had learned. Meredith insisted on wearing her own goggles!

 
The conditions weren't spectacular, but Lauren didn't seem to mind.
 
Meredith watching Lauren come down the slope.
 
Way to go Lauren! We are so proud of you! The fear disappeared and it was a successful day! Clay is a wonderful teacher and they had a blast together. Then I took the girls and Clay enjoyed some more difficult slopes in the afternoon! It ended being a great trip and we are so happy to be able to enjoy the cabin! Thanks Dad and Mom!
 
Here is a video of  Lauren skiing. (click on "Lauren skiing")

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