Spring Break 2019

It's the most WONDERFUL time of the year!

Oh how we love, love, love our spring break. I don't know if it's because we get to get away for a few days or its being in the mountains in the snow or like Kory mentioned its a reminder that tax season is almost over and Mom will be back. It's probably a mixture of all 3 and more.  Regardless this trip has been anticipated for weeks now! I took an extra day off of work this year to give us 2 full days at Brian Head. These little ones of mine thought it would never get here! We left Sunday afternoon and didn't leave Brian Head until Wednesday late morning.  In the end Kory and I thought it was the perfect amount of time. The kids however want us to make it even longer next year. 

Oh how I love this toothless smile of hers.

Brayden's facial expression cracks me up!

This year we accumulated a few necessities for our Brian Head trips. Everyone has snow pants, snow boots and gloves. We were even able to pick up 2 different snow boards, helmets and some more sleds.  

Emily wanted to practice going down the hill behind our rental before heading to the bunny slopes. Her expressions make my laugh!

Brayden wanted to practice too before hitting the slopes. The board is a little big for him but he did a pretty good job for it being his first time too. 

While her older siblings were practicing on the snow board this little one made snow angels and had a snow ball fight with mom.  

When the kids are tired of the snow we head inside to swim. 

Brayden wanted me to capture a picture of him standing on water. 

We weren't too successful but close.  

Kory and the big kids come and join for a lunch break. 

After lunch those that want hit the slopes again. 

Hunter

Hunter brought a friend with us this year. Karson lives with his grandparents across the street and he's become one of ours! His birthday is in April just like the boys. He's in Maddie's grade so just a year younger than Hunter. One night at the pool we were asked if Hunter, Maddie and Karson were triplets and then I continued to have 3 more children. Ummm nope! The little kids look up to him like another big brother. Karson was being kind and told Emily he would ride the lift with her so she didn't have to go by herself. 

I sent Emily with my phone and asked her to take pictures.

She did a great job!

The little kids and I hit the pool again and made funny faces. 

We brought some board games with us this year. The kids favorite right now is Ticket to Ride. 

Maddie let Emily take her pass and she stayed behind with the little kids and I. She brought a book to keep herself entertained. 

Back at our rental one night the kiddos thought it would be fun to grab some snow outside and put it in pool/hot tub.  

They'd get it wet real quick and then hold it over their heads while it melted. 

It didn't take too long for all the kids to want to go outside and collect their own snow too. 

Silly kids!

Our last day at Brian Head a storm was heading in. It was darker outside than normal but a little warmer and less wind on the slopes. Brayden decided he was ready to hit the slopes too.

Brayden was able to go down the slopes 2 times before they closed for the night. 

Kory, Brayden and Maddie. 

Thank you Brian Head for another memorable Spring Break.

I'm sure we'll be seeing you again next year!