Joy

Joy!

Okay this was meant to be a Christmas post but time has been rolling along rather swiftly- so now its a Christmas-snowy January-Snow day from school post. Meh! we do what we can.

 

This winter has been a special one, being here for Christmas was nice, coffee by the fire each day, skiing at ski cooper, and being with friends and family. It kind of felt like we were living in a made for tv Christmas movie. (or elf)

 

But the joy didn't stop there. We have been getting after it! Each weekend we see what different combinations we can pack in: downhill ski, x-c ski, snow bike, soup at the Nordic center, sledding, snowshoeing, naps, and usually Roxanne's cookies. No one in this house would oppose a 3 day weekend/ 4 day workweek (Luca has been lobbying for 5/2).

 

So share in a little joy.

 

Joy #1 white stuff. Sure makes everything beautiful. We give Luca 1$ to shovel the deck, 2$ if it is more than 6inches.

Joy # 2. Neighbors. This mailbox is in between the Morton's house and ours. Flag is up means there is something in there for you. Sometimes Daniel puts a stick in there, sometimes Luca puts in a rock. Rascals.

Joy #3 the house. Ahhh its good to be home. We even have gnomes trying to get in.

Joy#4 the kids. Up for adventure- and usually of their own making- here Luca decided to grab his ice axe and go mountaineering. (as seen thru the kitchen window)

 

Ari and Caleb invited the kids up to their upper cabin for a sleepover. Pretty cool watching them load up and gear up ski away. What did Lisa and I do with our wild night alone? Bed by 8pm I believe.

 

 

Lisa and I aren't the only ones that enjoy reading by the fire.

Joy #5 Sherlock. A much more comprehensive post will follow- but we said goodbye to our sweet old boy Elmo and welcomed this silly one into our lives.

 

Joy#6 Our view. Not too shabby

 

Joy #7 Unexpected gifts. Luca mentioned wanting to build a cave while we were sledding. I noticed all of the snow the snow blower was piling up. Let's build a cave! Then unexpectedly (and only for the 3rd time in 30+ years) Eagle county called a snow day. So here we all are: home for the day ready to squeeze all the joy we can out of it!