Grandpa Don Visits Park City :: March 2013

Grandpa Don visited Park City a couple of weeks ago.  As an early birthday present for Isaac, he built a gorgeous loft bed for him (with sheets, window trims and an awesome construction-themed quilt made by Grandma Debi and Mary).  The purpose of the trip was to drive down with the bed and assemble it.  And of course, a little Isaac-Grandpa time was welcomed too.

Isaac & Grandpa doing what they do:

Grandpa, Eric and I took Isaac and friend Haven to the pool (and we had the pleasure of meeting her brand new little brother).  Here we are with the two little bugs (double trouble?):

And of course, while Grandpa is in town, a little riding time on the mountain!  

Swan Dive, Snowboarding & a Hair Cut

Oh, the fun we have on weekends! A few highlights from last weekend:

First (in no chronological order) -- swimming on Sunday!

Isaac is a fish (like his mom).  Check out this video of him dunking and diving (ie swan dive, aka belly flop).



Second, on Saturday (see-- no chronological order here)... Isaac went snowboarding with his best friend Haven.  It was a stormy morning, but they had a blast on the bunny hill, and in the lodge catching up.

And lastly, Isaac got a hair cut!  Just a couple cute photos from last week.

Held totally still... though a little skeptical

Lolipop! That was totally worth it

Happy valentine's day!

Happy Valentines Day!  Isaac had a party at daycare and came home with quite the collection of cards and candy.  We had a nice dinner at home.  It is also about the time, 10 years ago, that Eric and I first met!  It's been a fun ride...  Here are some photos of V-day, and the last couple of weeks:

Isaac's Valentine's Day Stash

Play date with Haven 

Third day snowboarding, and he's on the lift! (and he got off without falling, thanks to a little "push" from Dad!)

Walked up to PCMR resort from our house to watch some worldclass snowboarding half pipe (US Grand Prix).

January -- A little of this, a little of that

Here is a little bit of what we've been up to the last few weeks:

First, Eric had a birthday! Kind of a "big one"-- but he'll kill me if I tell you he turned 35.  Our friends Kate & Ben hosted a dinner at their house to celebrate.

Isaac and I made him a birthday hat. He was a great sport.

We've both been pretty busy at work this month, although nothing compared to working Sundance last January.  Speaking of which, we did get to enjoy a little bit of the festival parties this year...

Angela & I -- step & repeating at the "Naughty By Nature" concert... Oh yeah... rocking it old skool

And (of course), we've been out on the mountains almost every weekend... how can we not when it is 3 minutes from our driveway?

Family portrait

Day 2 for Isaac! It's still a hit... but it takes 3 data points for a trend, right?

always a gorgeous view... even on a -2 degree day (not exaggeration.. it was cold)

And lastly, a mandatory Isaac update...

this month he loves...

soccer! (nothing new here)... oh, and the blocks are the goal, in case you were wondering.

Drawing.  Total mom-bragging moment here.  But he's motor skills are getting so much better! I think this is a family portrait.  And it's cute, when he talks about his family he usually includes his best friend Haven

Gymnastics! He loves the open gym on the weekend

iPad and Curious George! (obsessed...)

Daddy!  I should have started the post with this one, cause I absolutely love it.  Here we are today at the pool.  These two had a blast.  Isaac was way more confident in the water today, going under the water on his own and a lot less clingy to yours truly.  He stayed in the water almost an hour and a half (thank goodness the pool was closing, or it might have been a meltdown getting him to leave...)

I love these boys!

New Years 2013!

Happy 2013!  Where did the year go?  It was a bit of a wild ride this year... and despite a few unexpected turns, life feels pretty darn good right now.

We didn't go all-out this year for New Years Eve-- we had a quiet dinner at home and then went to a friends house (Kate, Ben & their 21-month old son Jackson) to watch NYE fireworks and let the kiddos play.  We've had a few days off here and there for the holidays (Eric more than me), and have been getting up to the mountains as much as possible.  Here are a few photos of New Years, and other random fun times the last week:

Snowboarding at Canyons 12/29/12 with Angela & Austin

lounging pool-side

This week's favorite activity (play-dough and construction trucks!)

Happy New Years! From Isaac.... 

And Jackson!

Isaac Snowboarding: Day 1

Is 2 3/4 years old too early to start snowboarding?  A lot of "experts" say yes, but we'll let you watch this video and decide for yourself!



On a serious note, Isaac loved the idea of snowboarding and after doing some research we decided to let him skip the skis and go for it! It was the perfect Christmas Day activity (after Santa and presents and breakfast, of course...).

With Dad -- A great teacher

Proud Parents

 

An early snowy Christmas

December is here and the holidays are in full swing!  Isaac's excitement of the holiday season and snow is contagious.  We're having a lovely week-long visit with Eric's Dad, and wish all of the grandparents could be here to celebrate with us!

Tree Trimming

Celebrating Christmas Early with Grandpa Merhar

Snow!  Fun riding fresh powder at Canyons and playing in the snow at home.

Isaac is very interested in snowboarding.  Isn't this is how we all learn?

Right in our Backyard

It takes 5 minutes from our house to get to this:

(Life is Good)

Don't Hassle Us... We're Local

Aspens at Canyons Resort

These are photos I snapped last weekend, at Canyons Resort.  Isaac's not quite ready for the slopes yet...  but he's in training:

Let the snow season begin

Our first day of the 2011-2012 snowboard season at Canyons Resort (where we have season passes).

On the gondola (up to the main lodge). This was Isaac's favorite part.  He was a trooper today, despite a nasty cold.

On the chairlift with friends Angela & Austin (Eric & I took turns with Isaac in the lodge)

Only the beginnings of solid snow coverings, but a great blue bird day.

Oh, and this is all 5 minutes from our house!  It's gonna be a fun winter!