Snow Mountain Ranch - A Winter Wonderland

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Sleigh bells ring
Are you listening
In the lane
Snow is glistening
A beautiful sight,
We're happy tonight
Walking in a winter wonderland

The view outside of our cabin at Snow Mountain Ranch
We had a wonderful vacation in Snow Mountain Ranch in Winter Park, Colorado last week. It was great to finally get to play in the snow (except my hands got a little cold). Mommy and Daddy loved the nine inches of fresh powder that fell one night so they could go snowboarding with Uncle Eric, Auntie Annie and Grandpa. I mostly kept Grandma and Great Auntie Rita entertained at the pool and around the cabin while they made dinner for the 12 of us every night. We celebrated both Christmas and Mommy's big 30th birthday, which meant I got to open even more presents! A great time was had by all (except Uncle Dan who was galavanting around India). 


Walking (more like wobbling) on the deck to go play in the snow

I love sledding!

Ready

Set 
Throw

Plop!

I'm stuck!

Daddy and me

Mommy and me

My hands!! !!  
We are getting ready for our trip to Peru next week. Mommy and I will be gone for seven weeks and I'm sure we'll miss Daddy a lot! More blog posts to come in the following weeks. Wish Mommy luck with me on the airplane for 12 hours (what is she thinking?)! Adios!

More pics of the family:


Grandpa and Mommy enjoying the view of the cabin deck 
Check out my new do!
The ladies - Auntie Ria, Grandma, Auntie Beth, Mommy and Auntie Annie




Two horse open sleigh
Mommy the house is eating my leg!

The gang on our sleigh ride

Happy Birthday Mommy!

Auntie Annie with excellent form on her powder skis

Daddy showing his stuff

Grandpa tearin' it up in the powder
Uncle Eric leading the way

Mommy lovin' the powder

Grandpa took a tumble

Auntie Annie - looking good!

Grandpa showing off his stuff


Auntie Annie and Uncle Eric


Grandpa and his girls from the top of the mountain 
Views from the top (they left me behind)

The crew

Mommy and Daddy


Kisses
Alpenglow #1
Alpenglow #2



Sliding in the frozen park

The whole gang

Matching fleeces

Adios

Family pic

Grandma and Grandpa    

I love my babysitters! THANK YOU! xoxo



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