We have been going on overnight get aways with the deSully's for three years now. We decided that from now on we will take turns planning our big rendezvous. Chuck and Theresa took the reigns this year and planned a ski trip. They did awesome!
We made sure to stay in a "nicer" hotel than we normally would with a king size bed, pool, hot tub, hot breakfast etc. Of course we didn't end up using half the stuff but oh well. We went out to dinner at an Italian restaraunt (Corino's) followed by bowling, ice cream and a movie (Sherlock Holmes).
RJ and Theresa had never ever set foot in skis. I went skiing 13 years ago and my date (Jamie Hammond) took me to the ski lift and I had no clue what I was doing. He was pretty patient with me and we took about an hour to decend. I continued to go down but felt completely out of control and found myself flying down the mountain with no way to stop but to dive to the ground. We decided we would take lessons this time around.
We went to Mt. Bachelor. It was a really foggy day. All we could see as we walked through the parking lot was clouds of white. We were also very intimidated by the number of cars which meant more people on the slopes.
Theresa and our instructor Teresa hip thrusting.
It was good to take the lessons but it did not prepare us for the steep grade of the top of the mountain (the top of the mountain meaning the top of the shortest lift and easiest run).
I at least felt like I had the tools I needed to make it down safely. I'm proud to say I didn't fall once and had a great time. RJ's story is a little different than mine. He still didn't feel like he had the whole "wedge" or "pizza" idea down when he decided to go up the ski lift. He flew down the mountain out of control and going backwards half the time heading for a pole. After falling several times before making it half way down he said he was done, took off his skis and walked the rest of the way. I was really bummed that the day would be ruined. We went inside the lodge for a little bit to rest our feet. I didn't think RJ would put his boots back on but money is a powerful motivator. "I paid $90, let's all go down again." He said. I admit, I wasn't very supportive of the idea. I told him he didn't have to prove anything and I was really worried about him hurting himself or someone else. He assured me that he would be fine. Each time he went, he fell less and less and finally made it down without falling once! I was so proud of him for keeping with it and if I'm not mistaken, he's willing to go again someday.
This is a once in a lifetime moment that had to be recorded! When McKenna falls asleep in the van, she usually wakes up when we try to bring her in. I layed her on the couch and to my amazement, she stayed asleep!
Brownie Time!
Whose been licking the bowl?
As we were driving in the car, Hunter was complaining about a loose tooth and whining followed by more whining. I told him it took time before a tooth would fall out and since I wasn't aware of him even having a loose tooth not to worry. When we got home, I was surprised to see just how loose his tooth really was. The next morning, it fell right out. I told him to put it under his pillow and the tooth fairy would come and leave money. He forgot to leave it under his pillow and left in on a lid on the microwave. When he went to bed, I took the tooth and put 50 cents in it's place. He was surprised and excited to get money the next morning. I was not prepared when he asked, "mom, did you leave the money?" I knew I couldn't lie right to his face so I said, "what do you think?" RJ overheard this conversation from down the hall and rescued me from breaking down in the face of Hunter's interrogation. He interrupted the conversation and Hunter then asked if he had left the money. Truthfully, RJ could say "no."
We made sure to stay in a "nicer" hotel than we normally would with a king size bed, pool, hot tub, hot breakfast etc. Of course we didn't end up using half the stuff but oh well. We went out to dinner at an Italian restaraunt (Corino's) followed by bowling, ice cream and a movie (Sherlock Holmes).
RJ and Theresa had never ever set foot in skis. I went skiing 13 years ago and my date (Jamie Hammond) took me to the ski lift and I had no clue what I was doing. He was pretty patient with me and we took about an hour to decend. I continued to go down but felt completely out of control and found myself flying down the mountain with no way to stop but to dive to the ground. We decided we would take lessons this time around. 
Theresa and our instructor Teresa hip thrusting. 
McKenna as a smiley carebear and Hunter dressed up as Optimus Prime.
The primary president asked for a picture of Hunter and his dad for an activity she was planning. I snapped a few shots of the little sweet hearts before going to church.
I love the way McKenna is looking at Hunter in this picture.
Hunter and RJ
Daddy and McKenna spending time together. McKenna's body usually ends up covering the whole coloring sheet making it difficult for anyone else to participate.
Hunter makes so many cute crafts at school. The problem is, what do I do with all of his treasures when they start to pile up and ooze into the rest of the house? Thankfully, I remembered something my good sister Beth told me. Take a picture of a bunch of crafts. Toss the crafts, keep the picture! Hunter was on board when I told him I would put it on my blog and make it into a book.
Bekah (who apparently hates being called Bekah now and goes by Rebecca), Beth, Keezer and me.
Danae, Beth, Bekah, Me, Charrise, and Keezer
Beam was never my favorite event so I chose a seated pose, while Keezer did back-handsprings (on a padded beam).
It's kind of funny that I use to look up at the hanging flags in the gym and want my name to be on one but it never was until I left!
I figured I wouldn't break anything on the tumble track! It was actually really fun! I'm wishing I would have changed into my stretch pants and done more.
Keezer, Charisse and I at the old NAAG downtown. We must have been in 8th grade/13 years old. I thought it would be fun to have a before and after of this pose.
17 years later!
I practically got a rip just hanging on the bar for this picture!
Kari (Bevans) was in town for the holidays and tried to arrange for all of us (Jeramie, Laura and I) to get together. Jeramie had to work but we visited and went out to a very fancy lunch at McDonald's. It was a really fun morning and we seemed to pick up where we left off. Life has changed us though through children, illnesses and other family dramas.