For the long President's Day weekend, we decided to go play in the snow. We've never been to the cabin in the winter and I'd have to say that Pine Valley did not disappoint. It started to snow in Veyo on the way up and by the time we got to the cabin there was several inches on the ground. I packed my shovel in case I got stuck but I only needed it to clear a spot for my car on the side of the road.
I want to take this moment to thank Michael for buying me such a tough truck. My car behaved like a solider...calm and steady. I get anxious when I drive with the kids in the snow because it is so unpredictable but we made it safe and sound.
The weather was beautiful and the kids and I got a nice, big dose of winter!
My kiddos resting together after playing. They chose this fun spot under the stairs by the heater to be warm and close to the TV. I thought it was really cute how they all snuggled up together. Too bad Nate missed this trip.
My babies. I feel that these many trips that we help them to grow closer. It gives us critical time to spend one on one and grow together. Stay connected. Especially being a step family, we need these times. I always get asked why I travel so much and one reason is because my soul craves a change of pace. I find that my job as a Mom is much more tolerable if, from time to time, I get to do it somewhere different. It breaks the monotony of the dishes and laundry and distractions of being home. The other reason I do travel is to spend quality time with my kids making memories that they will hopefully carry through their lives. That they might learn to adapt and remember the different adventures we've shared. I'd say we are off to a good start. :)
Mike and Tessa resting. They played very hard. Tessa loved all the powder and snow. You couldn't see her in it, only the snow kicking up where she was running around. So cute!
Caden doing his reading time before he could play Poker. He's getting quite good at it. That's one of my favorite things we do up there, play cards. The kids are getting good at it and I even taught them to "tip the dealer" this time because I was out of chips. You can never start teaching them good manners early enough can you? HAHA.
Nya and Clayton eating before dinner. When we are up there we always eat some fantastic foods. The kids help me decide what to make and cook it. Everyone helps with dishes and Caden did the s'mores in the fire this time.
My biggest boy Caden chilling and doing the dishes. He is such a great kid. I'm really glad he came even though he kept stealing my shoes...Bigfoot! We have some really awesome adventures together. I can't believe he is almost a teenager though. I know he'll be taller than me by next school year. Yikes!
Mike LOVES Cocoa Puffs. LOVES. Maybe even more than he loves me but I'm okay with that.
We ate and chilled in our long john's when we were inside defrosting.
My snow bunny skied for the first time down the hill by the house. I learned that when I take him, he will be in ski school. I am not cut out for teaching. Good to know.
Thumbs up! Lets go ski down the road.
Dante, Mike and Johnny playing across the road. Look how high the snow is! We shoveled four feet of snow (the bottom was a foot of ice) to be able to park in the driveway. I should have gotten a pic of that too!
Run Caden!!!! They're coming for you!
Caden across the road hiding out. We had some great snowball fights and the boys built a snow fort.
Just past the turn off when we got away from the ice on our way home. :(
Too bad we didn't get any of the real snow up at the cabin...
Adios Pine Valley...until we meet again. My soul needs you. 
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