Good bye 2012!

We wrapped up 2012 with a fun weekend. It's been a long week of work for me at the mountain, but it's been good. Daddy & Kenzo have been keeping busy together too.

We went to Willy's 3rd birthday party, which was so much fun - the boys all love playing with each other. 

Kenzo looks just a little excited for his snowman cupcake!

Chase and his daddy, Kenny!

Willy, Chase & Kenzo peeking out the window at the loader.

After a week of snow and cloudy skies, it was great to see the sunshine! 

We ventured out for a few runs at Alpine Meadows. This is day six for Kenzo.

Yep. Skiing on his own.

Super proud of our little ripper!

Gotta take a hot chocolate break at Treats after all that skiing!

And a short clip from today's big accomplishment! 

Happy New Year - wishing everyone the best for 2013!

 

    

Merry Christmas

Christmas Eve we ventured out to the torchlight parade at Squaw! It was a gorgeous, clear night to watch everyone skiing down with flares. 

Christmas morning! 

Opening presents, big breakfast, back to more presents...phew!

It wasn't easy tearing Kenzo away from his new Christmas toys, but we made it to Alpine for a few runs.

Me and my little ripper!

Daddy and Kenzo!

And we got to see Santa! What a warm welcome he gave Kenzo...along with a candy cane, of course.

It sounds like he's whining, but he's actually laughing in this clip. He's made big improvements in such a short time already! 

 

Happy Hanukkah

We had a great evening at the Sonka home on Friday, complete with lighting of the menorah and gifts for the boys!

Noah and Kenzo in their jammies, but still fired up and having a blast together!

Noah & Matt, Kenzo & Eric.

Thanks for a super fun & yummy evening!

Skier dude

We had a long week of tummy turmoil for me and Kenzo. But after being cooped up in the house all week, we just had to enjoy the beautiful weekend. 

We took our little skier dude to the mountain for a few laps!

Helmet and goggles - now we're ready for action!

And we finally got the tree decorated!  

Um, yeah...a little large, but what the heck!















And a final short clip from our ski day - what a great smile on Kenzo's face! Yeah, the helmet and goggles did not stay on very well. Back to the shop to find a better fitting helmet!

PS. Happy birthday, Mom! 72 and lookin' good!
 

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

We have had incredible amounts of rain and wind this past few days. Flood warnings, power outages...very little snow compared to the amount of precipitation.

Depressing!

Didn't seem to bother this one, though.

I've lived in Tahoe for over 20 years and have only been to the library a few times. Okay twice.

Kenzo and I have been three times in the past week now! 

Storytime last Thursday with Willy (in the beanie). 

Saturday night was Santa night in "downtown" Tahoma! 

We braved the rain and headed out to visit with friends and meet Santa. 

Waiting in line to see the big man.

Luckily, we are still in the first round of kids. Next year will be a different story! 

Kenzo hopped right up onto Santa's lap and asked for "a ball." How sweet.

Host for the evening, Ed Miller, is just behind Kenzo. He was the officiant at our wedding, a mere 15 years ago!

 

Did I mention Santa arrived on a fire truck? Extra super awesome bonus!

Santa gave each little person a little gift. This year was a mini Santa.

"Same same!"

Kenzo's latest is finding two of the same thing (hence, above exclamation) - he's pretty good!

Sunday. More rain. 

Kenzo and I tackled our first holiday project: a gingerbread house!  

So proud of his creation!

The Hyams family came over and we all went out in the woods to hunt down the perfect Christmas tree...legally, of course, with permits and all!

Yes, there is "snow" on the ground, but trust me, it was very, very wet.

Milton and Eric chopping down the Matises tree.

Kenzo lending a hand with his mad sawing skills!

I swear, it did not look this big out in the forest!

Oh well - when you have a 14 foot ceiling, why not go for a 12 foot tree?!