April or January?

When we made plans to ski this weekend, we had no idea how incredible it would be. The boys' sports were canceled so instead of skiing Sunday as planned, we headed up this morning and skied on 5.5 inches of new snow and were dressed for conditions more like January than April. It snowed basically all day and we skied powder all day. I found myself giggling as we hit the trees and the powder. 

We also caught a special Bronco draft event, hit happy hour, the hot tub, and played a few rounds of Rummikub. T-man was also able to have a special day at a friend's sleepover birthday party. So glad we decided to get in one last day of "spring" skiing. A day I won't forget for awhile. 

This was at the end of the day and the snow was so deep you couldn't even see our skis! 

From the deck at our lodge right in the village 

Hot tubbing! 

2016 Kids at Work

And this year it was all about the food (and the kids got to learn a bit about email). Never a productive day at work, but fun to show the boys off and have them see my world a bit. 

Starbucks before work 

Sushi for lunch 

Trying to hit the "inbox" with their parachutes 

The group 

Frozen yogurt to wrap up the day 

Middle School Track

We are learning the beauty of middle school sports: the seasons are short, you get to try something new, and the practice is right after school. Today D-man participated in the shot put, long jump, 75-meter hurdles and the 4x100 relay. Three meets down - only districts to go. 

Coming around the curve on the 3rd leg of the relay 

A personal best in the shot put

Taking after Mom in the long jump 

Bike to School Day

We're fortunate that the boys are able to walk to school on a regular basis, but yesterday was bike to school day so they both rode with friends to school. Glad to have a gorgeous day for it. 

I actually walked up to the school yesterday as well to drop off a school form - quite the view. 

"Starfish" of the Show

Tonight was the 3rd grade performance of "A Musical Ocean Mystery." T-man and I had a good time making his costume last night and he was the only starfish in the show. 

He busted out the starfish pose in preparation for his speaking part and got a good response. We celebrated his great performance with a trip to Sweet Cow. 

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The entire class 

Striking the starfish pose 

With buddies 

G&G PV Visit

We just spent a great week with Bob and Claudia here in Louisville. While the weather didn't cooperate for the boys' sporting events, it did mean a more relaxing weekend. The boys didn't have school on Friday or Monday so we're able to hang out at home and hit the driving range with Claudia on Friday before the snow rolled in, hang with friends, play games and make cookies, and see "The Jungle Book" at Cinnebarre on Monday with Claudia. 

We had good meals, watched the Warriors win, and just enjoyed being together. It's a long time to be gone from home so we are so thankful Bob and Claudia made the trek and that we had this special time together. 

Gravity Brewing for happy hour on Friday night 

Some staying in and one going out 

Playing cards 

New Coug sweatshirt (D-man is almost as tall as Gramma) 

Yummy Dinner at Parma followed by ice cream at Sweet Cow 

Special times 

Ralphie's Hero

T-man brought home his "Ralphie's Hero" award this weeks for being the most improved reader in his class. He came home and showed Granddad right away. So happy to have him here to share that moment with T-man. So proud of all his hard work! 

April Snow Brings.......

Sagging trees and broken branches. Fortunately, we didn't lose any tree limbs, but some of our neighbors won't so lucky..... 

Backyard tree touching the ground 

Just a bit of snow...... 

Wintry wonderland 

Loving Life at the Lake

Finally got my picture wall updated. I guess this is one benefit to a snow day in April. Nine years of family pictures in the front of the boat. Good memories over the years. 

Meeting Miss Kate

What a wonderful weekend meeting my new niece Kate and spending time with the entire Marshall family. There was lots of baby time, sister time, and early mornings. I was able to stay with Kate a couple of times (which was awesome!) to give Jacki and Sean some time with he boys. Jacki and I were able to take the kids to the zoo and also enjoyed a girls day today with some shopping and lunch. I also treated the boys to ice cream after school today. 

It was special weekend and I can't wait to see them all again in July. 

Early morning football (in Bronco gear!) 

Smiling Kate 

Only pic of Jax and me 

Checking out the baby animals at the zoo 

Selfie with Kate! 

Ice cream 

Easter Baskets

D-man was upset that we didn't get to hunt for eggs and do our Easter traditions. The Easter bunny did happen to visit our house and being Easter baskets with candy, pajamas, and a movie so all was not lost. 

LAX Begins

Another gorgeous spring day for the start of lacrosse season. At the last minute, this game got moved from Saturday to Sunday which meant canceling our planned ski outing. But, the team ended up victorious and we ended up with 3 families at a brewery in downtown Golden after the game. A nice way to wrap up the start to our spring sport season. 

D-man (#17) ready for the face-off 

Pretty venue for an afternoon game 

Golden City Brewery - brewery #3 this weekend 

Boulder Outings

Even though Boulder is only 15 minutes away, we rarely go out in Boulder. This weekend, we went twice! After a parent meeting at D-man lacrosse practice in Boulder, we ended up meeting Marshall's coworker and his wife for drinks and dinner at Bru, a pub and brewery. We had a nice time and didn't feel too old when they carded our companions and not us.   

On Saturday night, we headed into Boulder ago again, but this time to an escape room and then hit a (different) brewery for dinner. While we were not successful with our escape, it was a fun outing with some couples we don't hang out with much. 

The Gunners

XSpring has arrived in Colorado and it was beautiful day for The Gunner's first soccer game of the season. It was a great game and T-man played attack and defense. The only goal scored by the other team was due to T-man thing the shoe of his teammate. 

We celebrated with lunch downtown on a patio. 

Helping his teammate