Good Fish vs. Evil

The pink fish is waving a peace sign at the menacing electric fish.

goodbyes are hard

Sometimes people pass away.

It happens all the time.

Christmas eve a friend lost her

husband to a long hard battle with cancer.

We spent part of yesterday at his memorial service.

It was really beautiful.

But also really sad.

Today everything looks different.

Rest in Peace SB.

winter sports begin

Today we skied. All of us. It was a little tricky but

a good start. I have decided that it is time to embrace the

winter snow activities. I mean we have been here nearly 

4 years! I also know that with Christmas behind 

us it is a very long time between now and summer.

This, if we can continue to afford it, will hopefully

give us a fun winter activity to look forward to.

I sadly did not get any pics of Ruby skiing but I must say

that both kids did amazing for their first try.

And, while I was talking to the boy renting me my skis,

I realized that it has been about 10 years since I was on

skis! I think I did okay too :)

And sweet Greg-Mr. double black diamond-

stayed on the bunny hill with us the whole time.

Krathong

Leaf boats are sent in the Krathong winter solstice ceremony in Thailand. Ruby learned about this at school, and wanted to make one at home. This is her interpretation.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loi_Krathong

Holly (Holee): The Book Cover

Goggles

Snow Park

We were supposed to get snow this week but

since it didn't really stick we decided to head

up to Timberline to sled a little.

It was SO much fun.

On the way back Wade kept asking if we

could go again tomorrow.

I think it is time to get him some skis

or maybe a tiny snowboard.

Oh and for us to get a car with 4 wheel drive.