Cabin Retreat 2

Our great friends invited us to their cabin again---this time there would be snow. Josie konked out on the drive up---and she really was OUT.

The next day Josanna was ready to play in the snow. She went out twice. After the first time I warmed her up in the bathtub and got her dressed, then she wanted to go again. So, I let her. We had plenty of hot chocolate and cider. Josh loved being out there in it, too.

Scary shot. I was goofing off and I didn't think Mike was going to capture the pose at the right moment, but he did.

Here is the cabin with snow and icicles.

Jaida and Aly together again.

Relaxing. Josie curled up with her dad.

Birthday girl

Crazy friends to celebrate with! All these girls are in Maddie's ALL class. Some of them have been together for 3 years now. Girlfriends are great!

This shot is putting me in mortal danger, since Maddie told me that she would kill me if I posted it, but it so captured the moment. She was just a wee bit excited about getting her Taylor Swift CD.

Porcupine meatballs, anyone? Madelyn loves these meatballs. Yes, they do cook up that way (I used basmati rice.)

At her party we played the "Penny in the Flour" game. The girls enjoyed themselves.

They also loved playing with the Borax goo. We ate homemade cinnamon rolls and hot chocolate---Yum! Happy Birthday.

Clear Creek Flashback

For any of you who may have attended Clear Creek overnighters growing up this picture above should remind you of those days. I took the opportunity to go overnight with Madelyn's class. Another mom and I "slept" in the cabin with this fun bunch of girls who stayed up until 3 am!

The next morning was Maddie's 12th birthday. I strung the crepe paper (some is already down) around her bunk after they finally went to sleep.

I also wrapped up some powdered donuts which she shared with the group.

Here Maddie is on the ropes course. She completed the whole course without hitting the ground. Only a couple girls did that!Here we are waiting for Mike to bring the van to take us home. It was fun spending time with my 12 year old!