Last week was Spring Break for Annie; and what a break it was! As a family we travelled to Ruidoso, NM. Connie & Steve Williamson, friends of Shawn's parents, let us use their AMAZING cabin for the week & it was truly wonderful. It snowed everyday we were there--one day we got about 4-5 inches!
This was the first time in a while that we've been on vacation with just our little family and it was worth it. God truly blessed our time. We had lots of time to relax and lots of time to play. We would eat breakfast around 8 each day. Then we'd go sledding or hiking, come back, eat lunch and have some quiet time at the cabin. After Emily's nap we'd head back out for a while before we would come back to the cabin for dinner. We always had lots to do and we didn't spend a dime on activities.
The cabin we stayed in was great.....very warm & cozy. They also had all of the winter gear we needed--sled & saucer, snow boots, gloves, etc. It's amazing how warm the cold is when you've got the right clothes on....which is crucial for the cold weather wimp that I am!
The kids were so brave. Annie conquered her fear as she climbed to the top of the very steep hill we sledded down. She was really scared, but she prayed with Shawn & was able to make it to the top! Josh went bravely down the hill and hit the bottom at record speeds. He hit a snowbank at the bottom and he went one way and the sled went the other. He flew about 4 feet (and he was about 4 feet off of the ground too), landed on his back & bit his tongue. But my cowboy got back on the sled later that afternoon---fearless! And Emily bravely wore her ski bibs (which she hated) as long as she had her big pink bow! :) Shawn & I had a blast watching our kids go bonkers over so much snow. It was a delight---and we didn't even fight once!
As you can tell--this was a much needed & much enjoyed vacation. I am so thankful that God provided everything we needed...from the money to the snow. As I sit here writing this blog, I have a smile on my face & a full heart!
The cabin we stayed in was great.....very warm & cozy. They also had all of the winter gear we needed--sled & saucer, snow boots, gloves, etc. It's amazing how warm the cold is when you've got the right clothes on....which is crucial for the cold weather wimp that I am!
The kids were so brave. Annie conquered her fear as she climbed to the top of the very steep hill we sledded down. She was really scared, but she prayed with Shawn & was able to make it to the top! Josh went bravely down the hill and hit the bottom at record speeds. He hit a snowbank at the bottom and he went one way and the sled went the other. He flew about 4 feet (and he was about 4 feet off of the ground too), landed on his back & bit his tongue. But my cowboy got back on the sled later that afternoon---fearless! And Emily bravely wore her ski bibs (which she hated) as long as she had her big pink bow! :) Shawn & I had a blast watching our kids go bonkers over so much snow. It was a delight---and we didn't even fight once!
As you can tell--this was a much needed & much enjoyed vacation. I am so thankful that God provided everything we needed...from the money to the snow. As I sit here writing this blog, I have a smile on my face & a full heart!
Josh declaring that the hill won't beat him!
Annie celebrating after she climbed the steep hill!
Emily happy in the snow as long as she had her pink bow!
AWESOME!!! You are ready for AK now!
ReplyDeleteI can just picture that smile in my mind Connie and it is so pretty. Glad you and your fam. had such a great time in the snowy mountains. Love you.
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