Winter Break (Week 2) and Beyond...

I realize I am a little late in posting some of these photos.  After a 2-week break from work, it's amazing how refreshed and re-energized we felt when we went back to work on January 5th.  But...20 minutes back at work and, BAM!, the feeling of being overwhelmed and 2 steps behind hits you again.  Andy also started back at the U on January 12th.  So, let's get to the real reason you check our blog:

Getting ready to play in the backyard...

We ventured out for a snowshoe in our backyard, 

and spent some time playing on the playset.

One of the views from our backyard...

Andy and I got out for a day of skiing.  We just had to stop by the meadow where we got married.

 We like Emma to get in a little writing practice whenever we can, so she wrote down our picks for the NFL Playoffs.

This little snowman has proven to be one of Abigail's very good friends.

Helping to shovel the driveway...

On the Sunday before we went back to school after Winter Break, the power went out at about 3:00 p.m.  We ended up ordering pizza for dinner, since we couldn't cook anything.  We turned on every light source we could find, including our camping lights, 

headlamps, 

lanterns, 

and even a clever way to let the light shine further.

The power did not end up turning back on until 3:00 a.m.  

Hanging out with Uncle Ben

Some friends and their little kiddos came up to Park City for a little kiddos ski day at Park City Mountain Resort.  It was a lot of fun!

We don't have Abby on skis, yet, but Andy and I took her on the magic carpet a handful of times and she loved it!

Another fun family snowshoe!

Helping me make some pancakes

After the frustrating Packers loss yesterday, this little cutie sure has a way to make us laugh.

Touchdown!

Laying on a Brett Favre jersey...