Ski Trip

Our winter break vacation was spent in Telluride, CO this year with the Chun family. It was an awesome trip with lots of fun and milestones made for the kids and myself. It was the kids' first ski experience and they did great! Ethan and Hayley took their ski lessons and Ethan even skiied down the green slope on his own! Wow! I had not skiied in over 15 years and got back into it with lots of great encouragement. I went down the green and double green slopes with not too much trouble and even made it through the blue slopes with some difficulty, but still survived it! Phew! I'm just glad that we all came home with no injuries.
Telluride is such a beautiful place and it was my first white Christmas! We stayed at Hotel Madeline which was highly recommended on TripAdvisor and it sure was a great hotel at a perfect location. The ski school and ski lifts are just outside the hotel and it has a ski valet which you can ski right into and check in your skis when you're done. We didn't even have to drive anywhere and we took the gondola to town for dinner. There is an ice skating rink right outside the hotel as well and Hayley really liked ice skating. What a great find, thanks to Linda!
Now that we're back, Ethan is already asking when we can go skiing again! Maybe we will have to plan another ski trip soon....
We took many pictures and you can check it out here.

Christmas Presents from the Kiddos

Both Ethan and Hayley made Christmas presents for us from school.

Holiday Baking

More baking for the holidays. They made wonderful gifts to family and friends.

Coconut Macaroons

Peppermint Kisses Pretzels

Peppermint Chocolate Chip

 

Andes Creme de Menthe Chunk

Chocolate Chip with Pecans

White Chocolate and Cranberry

Molasses Cookies

Holiday Gift Packaging

The History of Candy Canes

Ski Prep

We have planned a trip to Telluride over the Winter break and Hayley and I went shopping at Big 5 for some winter gear. Check out this pair of goggles on Hayley. I think she is ready!

Let's Go For A Ride

We have had many generous hand-me-downs from friends and Hayley acquired a bike that she really enjoys. Thank you Chau Family!

Thanksgiving 2012

We celebrated this Thanksgiving with family and friends at our home. The feast was enjoyed by all. I went a little crazy on the desserts, but they all turned out delicious! Here is my menu:

Appetizers

Tomato Confit

Sausage and Pineapple Kabob Appetizer

Fig Jam with Brie Cheese

Main Course

Turkey

Rib Roast

Sides

Mashed Potatoes

Corn

Cranberry Relish

Corn Bread Stuffing

Green Bean Casserole

Sautéed Mushrooms

Baked Sweet Potatoes with Ginger and Honey

Cheddar Biscuits

Dessert

Double-Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars with Streusel Topping

Whoopie Pumpkin Pies

Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle

Easy Oreo Truffles