The Park City Pilgrammage

Again off to Park City for ski week.

 The number of girls on the trip was a bit staggering.

 But having BFFs along for a ski trip is pretty special, and playing with electronics is a must at the end of the day.

 When you are ready before everyone else, it's a good idea to get on the porch so you don't get too hot.

 Partial group photo...

 and shockingly the girls had energy for swimming AFTER a full day of skiing. 

Apparently three little ski bunnies can get into some trouble, and when they have a mean ski instructor they can get themselves comp'd a ski day of fun.

Quick trip to Tahoe

 Dad and the girls took a quick trip to Tahoe to try out the ski gear.  One of the biggest observations was that the trip from the parking lot was long and tiring ;-).

 Aparently if you hug each other prior to lunch you might get a treat.

 but sometimes you have to just take a moment after a fall and catch your breath.

 and on the drive home electronic devices and burgers end the day nicely.

Ashton is 10!

It's true folks!  Double digits.

 There are gifts

 Catcher's gear...

Zumba Dance Party!

cupcake decorating activity

Rollerblades

A quick trip on the rollerblades with the girls was moms request.

 Ashton made it very clear that she was not happy about the idea and that she thought it wasn't any fun.  It didn't get better until mom got her planning her birthday party and then all of a sudden things were ok again.

Family Bike Ride

 One of the benefits of living in NorCal is the opportunity to ride bikes over the holiday break.

 Jacqueline was quick to point out that she needed a bike with gears for this trip as there were some hills.

 Ashton was not thrilled to be riding this day so we had to hug it out a bit.

Christmas 2012

 Mom and Jaq's traditional Santa hat Selfie.

 Crab feed with the cousins and Grandpa Bob.

All the lights are up.

and way too many presents!

Girl Scout Nutcracker

 The girl scouts had the opportunity to see a bit of the backstage of the Nutcracker.  One of the options was the chance to try on the costumes that were retired.  Even Ashton couldn't resist the draw of the beautiful costumes.

 Jacqueline of course, went straight to the line for this opportunity.

 and tried on several.

apparently they were fighting over the phone as they waited for the show.

this wasn't even the full group who attended, it was a lot of fun for the girls to see the show with all their friends and while we were inside the rain stopped to let us get this photo after.