beaver creek, colorado

Our adventures began a week before Christmas Day. Nana, Papa and Uncle Nate travelled to our home for a Christmas celebration on the eve of our Christmas vacation. We exchanged gifts, ate a wonderful meal, and spent time together. It was a great way to kick off what would be a very fun week.

Early the next morning we gathered our bags, car seat, stroller, sippy cups, toys, snacks and as much gear as we could carry (& more) and headed to the airport. Colorado...here we come!

Anna was very excited about her first plane ride, while her parents were apprehensive. We were ready for a screaming child...but instead were greeted with a happy, excited, yet calm little lady. Anna travelled better than any of us. She sat in her chair, played with her toys and books, drank her water and ate her snacks. She squealed with delight as we ascended and descended...she was a treat. It was fun to experience flying through the eyes of a child.

Once we arrived in Eagle/Vail, we made the short journey to a beautiful condo nestled in the village of Beaver Creek. Attached to the ski hill, shops, restaurants, an ice rink and every convenience you could imagine, it couldn't have been a more perfect location. Thank you to our dear friends the Laskys for such lavish accommodations. It was gorgeous.

During our stay we were treated with a foot of fresh powder, perfect for skiing. The skiing was great - no lines, fresh snow...doesn't get much better.

In the evenings we relaxed around the fire, and found that the fresh Colorado air caught up with us all as we retired early in the evenings to get rest. Despite a few illnesses for the grown ups, we had a wonderful time. It was a Christmas we will always remember - more "firsts" for Anna, and many memories for all. What a treat, Jim and Norma, "thank you" doesn't even begin to express our gratitude.