MASS 2013

MASS Mountain Area Ski School.

You have to be a fourth grader to participate in MASS and Josiah finally made it. She was so excited to learn to snow board with all her pals. Now you may see Adalie in a few of the MASS pictures and you may even see her in the year book on the MASS page, but shhh don't tell!

Josiah started as a "B", endured a few days of tedious instructors and eventually graduated to a "D"!! We love that we live in the mountains where part of their schooling is to head to the snow every Friday for some skiing and boarding!

Doesn't get any better than that!

All Stars 2013

Both Josiah and Adalie were chosen for their All Star soccer teams again this year. Adalie played for her coach Daddy and Josiah played for Terrie Rich. Both girls had great teams with great groups of girls to play with. And they were fun to watch.

 Surprisingly for how small she is, Adalie is a contender! Her strong legs are a force to be reckoned with. She made some great corner kicks for her team and used her famous elbow to her advantage!

Josiah, although a bit intimidated by the level of soccer being played, found her niche as a left footed forward.  Her coach plays down the line and cross to the center.  So Josiah made some great crossed on cue!

We heart Soccer!

Strawberry Mine Adventures

Despite the inherent dangers, we decided to attempt another Strawberry Mine Adventure with the Waves.  Much to our surprise, there were no incidents of frost bite, no rescue parties, and no stuck washers that will be on their forever. 

We did have beautiful blue bird days, snow forts, Josiah and Adalie riding their new machines, sledding, snowboarding, gaming,  and tons of fun in the snow!!

So although our stories from our adventure this year will not be near as funny, we had a blast with the Waves!

Happy New Year 2013

We spent New Year's in our traditional way with all the family at Shaver Lake.  Our days we spent holding Libby, crafting with Grammy, gaming, and of course, tracking up all the new snow.  But we added a little "flare" to our New Year's Eve night - literally!  Us girls participated in the lighting of the mountain at China Peak.  It was scary to hold a flare in a line with a bunch of people, hoping you would not burn yourself, you neighbor or be burned by them, while skiing down a hill at night!!  But, really really fun!

Happy New Years 2013! 

xoox