Monday, December 16, 2013

Cookie Decorating

Lily and Chris' favorite time of the year are the days we have an excuse to make sugar cookies.  This weekend we used the excuse and invited friends over for a day of cookie decorating, gingerbread man making and gingerbread house building.  The kids had a great time.  The parents had some chili and lots of good wine to round out a perfect holiday get together.  We are very fortunate to have such good friends to enjoy the holidays with.

Starting with the sugar cookie dough and cookie cutters (these two did great, they even transfered some cookies to the pan for cooking)

Gianna, Lluc and Lily working on their Gingerbread House

I would like to title this one two reindeer and a flower girl

Add in a dad (Chris) and sister (Mary Grace)

Frosting sugar cookies is serious business in this house

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Park City... Our New Home Away From Home

Most of you know that we were so fortunate to find a great buy on a condo in Park City, Utah this last month.  Thanks to Chris and his brother Chad we have home furnishings and nearly a brand new condo after all the painting, new carpet, new appliances, new HVAC, plumbing, lights, etc got installed.  Lily and I decided we needed to see the place ourself and get it ready for the rental season so we went out for five days this last week.  Unfortunately we were a little sicker than normal, but we still had a great time enjoying the Park City mountains.  Grandma Norma & Grandpa Cliff also met us and helped us get the place ready.  It was a quick trip, but we had a wonderful time.  Can't wait to go back again in April for Spring Break!

Lily insists on pulling her own luggage now.  You should see all the people watch her as she glides through the airport.  A four year old seasoned traveller on a mission.

Lily going out the first morning to get snow to eat

Lily hanging out with Grandpa.  Just like old times.  For as little as she sees them, she sure does enjoy hanging out with them.  Grandpa & Grandma even taught her to play Pai Gow on the ipad.  Good for the grandparents, no so good for the parents.

Views of Canyons Resort

Views of Park City Mountain Resort (notice the snow getting made across the mountain)

Steeple overlooking Park City Mountain Resort

Kim's favorite Aspen Trees on the way up to Deer Valley

Deer Valley








Birthday Party

To wrap up Thanksgiving weekend, Lily got to attend one of her old friends from school bday parties.  She was so excited to see her old friend and they had a great time at the "Bounce U" party.