Saturday, February 26, 2011
Annual Family Ski Extravaganza
February 9-14 we had the pleasure of once again hosting Jason's family for what is becoming our annual (this was the third) ski extravaganza in Colorado. We have always been blessed with great weather and this time it was no exception. The first day at Breckenridge Ski Resort was very cold (how does -20 sound) and windy, but that only served to make our next two days at Vail seem even more amazing. Most of the documentation we have is video via Jason and Jarom's helmet cams, but I snagged these individual photos off of the resort "Sharpshooter" photographer's website. They sell these full size digital for $60 each (I don't think so....) but I snipped these smaller ones from my account gallery. Vail is about 2 hours away, but the drive goes by fast by fun conversation and great scenery. Leslie's altitude meds make her a little drowsy so she sleeps most of the way. Last season I was recovering from knee surgery but this season I'm much improved so we all kept together pretty well, even on the steeper stuff. I also tried my first "double black diamond" (expert) run and survived. Leslie upped her game this season with hot pink pants and plaid jacket, and this was Kevin's first trip to Colorado with us having just come home from his church mission in Poland and he did great. Both Jason and Leslie sported new boots and skis. We missed having Brandon (on a mission in Bolivia) and Seth (at BYU) with us this year. If you don't know our color schemes: Randy: torquois pants & white jacket, Jarom: yellow pants, Kevin: multi-color jacket, Leslie: pink pants & plaid jacket, Jason, camo jacket (we'll have to talk Jason into something flashier for next year).
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Snow Day: Church Cancelled
The e-mail this morning read:
"Brothers and Sisters, We are all grateful for the moisture that has come today. We have some concerns about the side roads and parking lots that are not plowed and will make it difficult to be safe entering and leaving the church. Because of this we will not hold regular block meetings at the chapels today. Today is still the Sabbath and an opportunity to teach one another and have personal study and worship. Today is a good missionary opportunity to go out and meet our neighbors and to invite them to church and get to know them better while shoveling snow. Please give your leaders a report on who you meet today. We wish you joy and happiness in your efforts. Best regards, Highlands Ranch Stake Presidency".
I know this isn't much snow compared to what Staci has been dealing with, and that Levi and Chelsey sometimes have to cope with up at Tahoe, but its pretty hard to feel disappointed when church is cancelled. I wish they would have provided a bit more direction about what to do about Fast Sunday though. Like are we fasting next week? Is there too much snow to fast, like, do we need the calories to shovel the snow?
Molly and I did a bit of shoveling yesterday, but we received another six inches or so last night so we were out first thing clearing the driveway and sidewalks so the infrared coming throught the clouds could help with the melt. While Molly and I were shoveling Mom took some pictures. The funny part is that Allie's said they got about 1/8th of an inch, and they are just an hour north of us.
"Brothers and Sisters, We are all grateful for the moisture that has come today. We have some concerns about the side roads and parking lots that are not plowed and will make it difficult to be safe entering and leaving the church. Because of this we will not hold regular block meetings at the chapels today. Today is still the Sabbath and an opportunity to teach one another and have personal study and worship. Today is a good missionary opportunity to go out and meet our neighbors and to invite them to church and get to know them better while shoveling snow. Please give your leaders a report on who you meet today. We wish you joy and happiness in your efforts. Best regards, Highlands Ranch Stake Presidency".
I know this isn't much snow compared to what Staci has been dealing with, and that Levi and Chelsey sometimes have to cope with up at Tahoe, but its pretty hard to feel disappointed when church is cancelled. I wish they would have provided a bit more direction about what to do about Fast Sunday though. Like are we fasting next week? Is there too much snow to fast, like, do we need the calories to shovel the snow?
Molly and I did a bit of shoveling yesterday, but we received another six inches or so last night so we were out first thing clearing the driveway and sidewalks so the infrared coming throught the clouds could help with the melt. While Molly and I were shoveling Mom took some pictures. The funny part is that Allie's said they got about 1/8th of an inch, and they are just an hour north of us.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
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