SKIING

AJ you are such a cool dude - just need to work on straightening the glasses. :) love you buddy

Brandon cruisen down the slopes

The whole family on the picture to the right.

Daddy helping AJ down the slopes crooked glasses and all :)

Braelynn zooming down the hill in the purple coat.
Way to go girl. You got it just need to control the speed sweetie ;)

Well the everyday things are what I really want to enjoy and record on here. Today is the first day of the kids "winter break". We have never had such a thing before we moved here, so this is a little daunting to think for 5 days me and the kids at home :) Went skiing with the kids for the first time over winter break. What fun and what memories. I thought I was going to be literally sick bring our 4 youngest into the ski lesson room. They all looked so scared and here I was leaving them.

As I did and later reflect on that is that what my Lord feels when he sees me hurting. As tears went down my children's faces my heart broke - why did I feel I need to do this? Is that how you feel Lord? You know what is best for me and yet does your heart break as you see me so scared and so very sad? Yes I know that you do.

I love my children and yet if I can I so want to spare them any undue pain. Yes Lord you too want to spare me any undue pain. So Lord may I get out of your way and your protection for me and this journey in our new home here in Colorado. I want to be content in you Lord. May I find you in each area of my heart here as I journey on this the next step here.

I am happy to report the kids had a ball and even AJ loved it by the end of the day. Although they all reported those boots KILL your feet :) "It feels funny to walk in your shoes" one of them said. Oh how true.

Our snowboarder Justin - way to go dude. Proud of you conquering greens, and even a blue your first day out. Way to go!

The only picture of Jennifer is in the family picture because she took most of these not realizing we were all going down the hill again. She did great with the shots I think I have some of her and will hopefully be able to add them at a later date. She did great skiing and is ready for the green runs! We are proud of each of you for embracing this new adventure in our lives.

love mom