Real Skiing

With all the clear weather we've had (grumble, grumble) Kenzo has logged quite a few ski days this season.

After a morning ski session, we took a tourist ride up the Funitel for a snack break.

Noah and Kenzo - best buds! 

We ran into Kjell, Derek, and Jen on the way up the Funitel.

Even Jojo Mourning came along for the ride.

We dogsat last weekend and loved having her over - she's so good at only 6 months old. 

And today, we hit up the Funitel again, this time with skis! Piper and Janet joined us for an inaugural run down Gold Coast!! The kids did GREAT and the longer run was just what they needed. Two runs, then back down for a celebratory hot cocoa - whoo hoo!

Janet and I were so proud of our little rippers! 

Piper is 2 1/2 years old, Kenzo 3 years & 4 months.

Kenzo and I on our way to Starbucks!

Love my little stud muffin!

 

 

2014!

After a yummy dinner with the Young and Tone families, we ventured outside to watch the torchlight parade and fireworks show at Squaw Valley.

Of course, we met up with Noah and his family!

Excited buddies for all the action!

Happy New Year!

Noah and Matt. Note the headphones.

Kenzo and Eric. Headphones here too.

"Kenzo, can you hear me?"

"No!" 

A beautiful, snow-less evening for the festivities.

Skiing to ring in the new year!

Kenzo is doing great! Skiing on his own in a wedge, stopping, and even turning!

We're just so happy that he loves it!

That excitement could also just be from all the M&M's we feed him as rewards!

Not the best clip, but the longer one won't load!

Christmas 2013

Christmas Eve crab feed!

Kind of a lot of work for the meat, but Kenzo kept himself entertained while we cracked away.

Lots of goodies from friends and family!

This pretty much sums up the excitement level!

Lots of Legos!

Awesome Play-doh!

T-Rex from Santa!

After breakfast we hit the slopes!

Met up with Chase and his family...

Kenny, Chase & Lisa!

Noah and his family met us too!

This was Noah's first day at the ski resort! 

Kenzo cutting off Noah...

Snack break for the buddies.

Merry Musubi!!

The three families met up again at Kenny & Lisa's for a yummy turkey dinner. What a fun, relaxing Christmas!
 

December stuff

A few random shots from the last month...

Eric and Kenzo on the ferris wheel in Reno while doing errands.

And there was a mini bowling alley in the store too!

Aaah, gutter ball!

Now some shots from December...

Free snowplay day in Tahoe City - didn't even bother seeing Santa there since the sledding was so much fun!

But he wouldn't go alone...

Chippy, our elf, has made himself at home and is keeping an eye on Kenzo this Christmas season.

Ski session with my little shredder!

Another gingerbread creation from our sugar architect.

This photo pretty much sums up the excitement going on in our house these days!

A little ski date with Piper!

Tree Hunting

Finally, and as always, we got a big dump!

Super cold temps this week, but it was worth it for the light, dry snow that fell.

Someone was having a blast
in it. 

I'm surprised he could move so well with all the layers going on. 

Exactly like a clip from "A Christmas Story" while getting Kenzo dressed. 

My little mole, burrowing across the lawn area. 

Eric is on the deck - no, we don't let him play out in the deep snow by himself, mom. 

God I hope he didn't lick his way across the snow field...

Last night was Tahoma's annual Santa Claus night! 

It was cold, but at least it wasn't raining like last year or very crowded. 

Kenzo was fired up to have a few words with the Clauses. 

Either trying to catch snowflakes on his tongue or watching the steam from his breath. 

Try to figure out the mind of a three year old, why don't you.

A little private chat with the big guy and a little present to take home.

He was a bit bummed to open the bag and not see his requested toy. I told him it didn't quite work that way!

Whoa.

The Hyams family came over to our 'hood for another year of tree hunting! 

LOTS of fresh snow on the trail, but it was so light and dry and fluffy, so it wasn't bad at all. 

Gorgeous day out and freezing cold! 

Well, maybe it was a little deep for the 3 foot tall crowd.
 

Robyn on the beautiful trail.

The boys all had a turn on the saw.

Keelan. 

Mason.

Kenzo.

But sawing down a tree came in way behind playing in the fresh snow - of course!

 

Such a gorgeous day!

Just over Mason's shoulder are his parents, who walked a good distance off the trail to get the PERFECT tree.

Don't know how much weight Kenzo carried, but it did take a lot to drag this one out!