You know what would be fun?

If me and my dog went outside to play in the snow.

Alison

Alison is prone to making profound and hilarious statements. I'm sure I've posted some of her classics in the past: like when we got the first snowfall and she thought aloud "Yesterday the world was gray, but today the snow has lit up the earth," or when she told me she would like to learn about how they design jails because kids don't usually get to see that stuff. She's been really bored in school this year, so we are looking at options for her. I met with her teacher the other day and the lady doesn't seem to see it.

So I asked Alison if she could think of ways to let her teacher know how smart she is.

"No," said Alison.

"Why not?" I asked.

"Because I don't want to."

"Why not?" I asked again.

"That way I can slack off."

Racer

We are smack-dab in the middle of ski season and most of our non-working time seems to be spent on a ski hill (or preparing to go, or driving..).

Here's a couple of shots from Sarah's first race of the year.

Getting dressed beforehand...


At the end of her last race. Since Sarah is in her first year of K1 racing, her name was put in a draw with all the other first-years. She has no luck though, since she drew last, 3rd last and 2nd last for each of the three races that weekend. Oh well, she finished better than that.

Happy New Year

Things are still looking festive around here!