the crisp connection

 so i went to CO last weekend to ski, which was interesting. I wasn't worried about getting hurt, I was very careful, but breathing was such a challenge. That, combined with the fact that I have done absolutely no strength training, even very little walking in the past 6 mos, made for less than usual energy on the hill. But it was fun, and, as usual, i sure appreciated the food. there was a french bakery in the little town, which was amazing! croissants, baguettes, panini, crepes. so good.

 i know food at ski resorts is expensive. but i still nearly choked when my lunch here rang up to $10.07.

 david and des watched the kids for a few days while i was gone. thank you very much! i was a little concerned how charlie would do with the sleeping, but it wasn't too bad. they sent me this picture, above, on my phone. getting him all ready to help with the baby!

 the kids definitely liked patrick betther than me by the time i got home! the next day they kept asking for him. charlie really says daddy well now.

 just playing in the playroom, with one of our babysitting friends.

 hannah loves to "write" her name. its fun to see the different stages she is going through in the learning process. i think there are a few extra letters in there, but it's recognizable! (to me :-)

 patrick, david, and a few friends of patrick's went on a fishing trip this week. only one night/day, but he had fun. it was in OK, and apparently really pretty. They were after paddlefish, which I had never heard of before. But we have a huge bag in our freezer, so I hope it's good!

 i guess you can't see, but the sign for one of these runs was called "high anxiety." i did not take that one. there was nother called "bag of bones." really, where do they come up with this? i preferred frosty's freeway. which was also a black, just for the record. but happier :-)

 yes, those are runs. no, i did do them. and my dad and lar graciously stayed with me.



Believe it or not, it snowed this afternoon in KS. didn't stay, of course. we are doing well, baby is fine, as far as we know. charlie seems so old these days, he's just talking so much. can't understand much, but he knows what he wants. hannah is such a good helper when i'm babysitting, and enjoys the other kids. charlie isn't thrilled about sharing my lap, but i guess it's good for him. we are starting to look to easter, mom and bob will be coming to visit. hope it warms up soon!