Tuesday, December 23, 2014

It's All Downhill!

Few things top the joy of children sledding...

Today's challenge was down the "croquet hill"

Loving it!

Laney couldn't get enough

Beckett and Heather set the distance record

Beckett eventually decided he liked wiping out the most.

Laney and Frank broke Beckett's record on this run

Then it was Grandma's turn...

Looking good

A little off the sweet spot
At this point everyone was yelling "LEFT"

At this point everyone was yelling "Are you ok?" (and laughing uncontrollably along with Grandma)

Heather to the rescue.

Grandma did just one run.

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Early Christmas Celebration

Delaney, Beckett, Heather, and Frank are heading home tomorrow so we celebrated an early Christmas with them on Sunday evening.


Laney giving me her best "Ho, Ho, Ho"

Appetizers before present opening

Cutting the Quiche

I had to run down the loft stairs to get in this shot.

Hike on the Lake


Conditions were perfect


Delaney and Heather headed home early


Best Buds

Baily was relaxing on the sofa and Delaney decided to do him a favor and bring all his toys over from the box.


The brass bell is not one of his toys.
Words can not explain Baily's joy and appreciation

Saturday, December 20, 2014

Dashing Through The Snow

One horse open sleigh ride in Eagle River.







Hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps and buttershot enhancers for the adults

Our host, Floyd

Another group ahead of us on the trail

Monday, December 15, 2014

Deck the Halls

Ready to go.

Busy hanging ornaments

Tough work...time for a nap!

Fini!