As promised, more about our AMAZING ski trip!!!

The trip out there was a bit slow – you wouldn’t think there would be that many people on the road at 7 AM. Rush hour just starts earlier and earlier these days, doesn’t it? I passed out juice boxes and granola bars since we didn’t have time to breakfast at home, but then Matthew talked me into stopping at the truck stop with the world-famous (or at least Colorado-famous) monster cinnamon rolls. So glad we did! The rolls were delicious! And about the size of dinner plates, too. I don’t even want to think about how many calories – let’s just say I should have hiked up the ski slopes instead of taking the lift, LOL!

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Wow, what a fantastic ski trip! I’ve just been so busy since we got back I haven’t had time to write until now. Anyway, I guess when I last posted I hadn’t yet decided where we would go. It wasn’t easy, but I found a ski resort with something for everyone!

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We are home and now we are ready to load up and go back! Since there are still some days left in winter break I think we will go ski again. This time closer to home. I would love to find someplace more handicap friendly.

We head home tomorrow. So tonight we are going to the main lodge and visit with new friends and drink lots of cocoa. I must say this is something we are going to do again. This has to be one of the best vacations we have had. The sooner we go on another ski vacation the better.

Most of the roads are open and it has made it possible for people who were stranded to leave. We once again have our room to ourselves. Cassidy is very upset, but I am sure she will recover. We are off to ski!

After hearing of the Edwards’ yearly family ski trip, I was inspired. I called my brother and sister and we have officially decided to meet and ski every year. They are all on the east coast so we are going to meet up in Vermont. I had thought we would start our family vacation next year, but looks like we will be heading to Vermont in January. I have to start planning as January is almost here!

The family that is “rooming” with us are so fun. They are actually from West Virginia and flew out here to ski with relatives from California. The other part of the family were held up and are now safely at home. In the meantime, we have all become fast friends. Cassidy and the Edwards’ oldest daughter Emily are best friends FOREVER! Somehow for a preteen/teenager nothing is temporary, it is always forever. It’s nice to watch the girls and remember being so young myself. Did I always think everything was forever?

Lucky for us, we had wanted to stay for awhile. Due to the terrible weather, many people have been stranded here and this has created very cramped conditions for everyone. Seems that on the day roads became impassable, as many people were checking out as there were checking in. We have allowed a couple with 2 children “room” with us. 5 children in all! It’s like a constant slumber party! Ha, ha,ha.

I just wanted to share that we are having a FANTASTIC time. I think this had been the best vacation in a long time. I am so worn out! I have so many good things to say about where we are staying that it deserves a blog of it’s own.

I still can’t decide where to go, and since we will most likely leave tomorrow, I better make my mind up. The kids would ski in the backyard if it were steep enough. I think I may be more excited than they are. :0

Winter break is fast upon us, so what to do? Go skiing of course! There are some wonderful places to go close by, but I think we may venture a little further and make it a winter vacation to remember! Actually this will be almost as long as most of our summer vacations, about 2 weeks. Skiing is one of those activities that the whole family enjoys. It’s not very expensive and even the youngest of children can get out on the bunny hills. If you have never taken your children to ski, you should seriously consider it!