Happy New Year!!!

I've already broken my resolution to take photos and blog on a daily basis. The New Year finds Mark, 'Cede and I healthy & happy with a very good Christmas Holiday behind us.

We spent Christmas Eve eve with our staff having pizza and catching up on everyone's lives since canoe season.

Mark & I "had our tree" before heading downstate to spend Christmas Eve with Mark's side of the family. We spoke with both sets of kids numerous times. Mark & Kristin sent a goodie basket and Michael & Teresa sent "way cool" ski jackets and pants.














We are all set to stay warm on the trail with a little "something, something" for apres' ski.


My sister-in-law, Jen, and I both made mom & dad a calendar on snapfish. What are the odds of that? Everyone can always use more than one calendar, right? Mark & I got a Reciprocating saw from Mom & Dad. We can't wait to make sawdust!!















Christmas Day was spent with my side of the family. As always, mom prepared a wonderful meal. My niece, Emily, is learning to be as awesome a cook as her grandma.


We came home to find our sign leaning precariously.
Mark spent the afternoon winching it back into
place and rebolting, but the high winds on
Monday prevailed.
I swear I was no where near that sign with my new saw!










We hosted the nicest people over the holidays!
We had some first timers from Columbus for the week. Hal & Sylvia skied all over the county. They enjoyed Hartwick Pines, Forbush Corner, Hanson Hills, & Cross Country Ski Headquarters. They also stopped at The Cross Country Ski Shop for accessories and advice.


Also joining us for the first time (but not last time - they have already rebooked) were Mike & Judy and Cheryl & Tom. We all played Apples to Apples and Scattergories in the evenings. We were joined by regulars, Eric (who is very good at Apples to Apples and skate skiing) and Shaun & Matt who were gracious to take our photo. They did let us hold their turkey. Matt officially joined us for Scattergories , Shaun ad libbed her answers while making snacks.








Since our busy week-end, it has been
really cold with only snow flurries.
According to 'Cede (and me)
there is still plenty of snow to play in.

We are expecting new guests tonight and tomorrow night and hope to see all of our regulars this winter.