It's a shame that I had so many productive "work related" expectations for this winter break. So far I was only able to cross one thing off of my list...bummer. Too bad I had way too much fun planning and enjoying Christmas parties, hosting guests, and taking trips to the mountains to play in the snow. Where did the two weeks go?
One of the most memorable times of the break was our trip to the mountains with some families and friends. Not only was this nostalgic, but absolutely beautiful! Frozen lakes and waterfalls, snowcapped mountains, and a nice warm lodge with a fireplace. In only two days, we crammed in ice-skating, ice hockey, hikes, games, roasting marshmallows, and even some time to sit back and read :) If only it was longer than two days...
Our friend Wes (from Liberty) flew over from South Korea to visit us! It was so good to see him again!
I never thought that I would get that into ice hockey. Usually I just let the guys have a go at this sort of a thing. The only bummer was that I kept forgetting the motto of "bend your knees" and I ended up with a horrible back ache after it.
Trying to ice skate backwards with Ben. It kind of looks like we are salsa dancing! 
Hopefully the ice doesn't give out...
I kept waiting all weekend for "Mr. Mountain Man" to come out and play. You would think that with a pond in his own front yard at home would make him the first one outside. I just had to take a picture when he finally immerged from the cozy lodge.
Oh technology....we love you. Even when everyone is roasting marshmallows and sitting by the fireplace, we are still fascinated with what you can do...a.k.a. Benny's ipad.
If any of you know the game "Take Four" or "Bananas", then you will know that it is a speed scrabble type of game. Well we took it up a notch as we took out the chairs and switched spots everytime someone called for new pieces. What a fun way to play! Too bad this means one more activity killing my back...
The awesome thing is that in only two more weeks, we have another break! What a blessing! Maybe this time I will be able to actually get some work done...