Russ, Shalae, & Kids

Monday, February 22, 2010

Valentine & Snow Fun

The weekend of Valentines Day, we headed up to the snow. Of course we had to make a stop at our favorite store (Wal-Mart)... cuz Russ said he forgot to get me a V-day gift. So this is what he came up with. hahaha - not really. But in addition to the groceries, for some reason Russ wanted to get bandanas for everyone (and as my sister put it - "that is $6 you will never get back"). We became the bandido family. Why? - good question!







Sophs lookin pretty! We just got up and left that morning - nobody's hair got combed.
Other than the few times the truck got stuck in the snow - we had so much fun!

Russ gave us some wings on this ride down...
This is probably my favorite picture. I love how the kids are having so much fun and Russ is at the top watching them with a big smile on his face.

Cute sisters
Russ made Sophie some warm "boots" out of gloves...


Russ was wishing he brought his snowboard... we made do with the sled instead!

Tayler makes orange and red together look GOOD!

We had a fun time with our sweethearts at the cabin... but made it home in time to get cleaned up for my family's Valentine Progessive Dinner.
I took one picture then got lazy... here we are at the first stop - my parents' house for Italian Sodas. From there we hit up everyone's houses and had a good time together.


The next weekend - we went right back to the snow! From my "snowboarding" experience down a little tiny hill with a sled, I thought I would have a lot of fun trying the real thing. So I was excited when Russ invited me to tag along with him & a friend. We took Noah for his first time but unfortuneately didn't make it to Sunrise before the ski school started. That would've helped Noah and I a lot!

Instead, Russ became the instructor. I have so many pics of him helping Noah - I love it. He is such a good step-daddy to him.


My first time down, I fell backward and landed on my wrist - OUCH! I stopped before hurting myself even more - what a waste of money! At least there was good food in the lodge! That made up for it. ;)
Noah and I enjoyed sitting out in the snow and watching for Russ to come down the mountain over and over again. The weather was actually nice - considering that we were dressed warm!
This season was my first to enjoy the snow so much - I'm excited for more next year!

3 comments:

  1. I am cracking up at the close-up picture of Noah with the bandana on his face. He looks like one of those crazy cat pictures we love, it must be the cross-eyes! HAHA

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  2. Next time you guys need to come over here so we can all go together. I can't believe you attempted it with you crazy back problems. Miss you guys.

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  3. Hi Shalae...Of course I remember you. I am so happy for you and your cute family you guys look very good together. Cody and I are loving Jackson. Maybe sometime we will run into you. Thanks for the nice comment on my blog!! Emily

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