Thursday-17 March Family ski vacation

Cody enjoys breakfast.

Chandler wishes his dad would act his age and go away, before some girl sees him.

Jana and Larry wait in the lift line, lines were not bad today.

Connor, Travis and Chandler in the lift line.

Break Time !!

Jana enjoys her Starbucks!

Murray and Chandler take a break before tearing up the snow.

Jana at the ice rink, looks like no skating today, it was 52 degrees.

Connor plays King of the Hill.

Jana plays sit down on the hill and rest.

March 16

Wednesday, off day-- no ski and we are better for it! Sleep late, eat large then on to the sledding slopes for some family fun, I think. We have had a relaxing day and it was the best day to take off the temp was in the 50 and the snow turned to slush early so skiing was not very good. Suppose to turn colder tonight so skiing should be better tomorrow.
Travis the boys& Grandpa all had a turn on the sledding hill, no takers from the girls and Murray said broken bones were not in his future so off we went to adventure then an afternoon looking in the shops of Breckenridge.
Breckenridge was founded in 1865 during the silver rush and was a Western mining town. Some of the old style store fronts remain but the shopping is for the tourist( Rich ones). We were thinking the crowds were bad this week but some of the store workers told us that next week when Colorado schools were on Spring break the crowds will be much worse.


Murray and Cody getting ready to go sledding.

TYLER DID NOT HAVE FUN---MUCH!!

Cody does not like the snow very much.

Check out the ski slopes in the background.

Judith enjoying the grand kids. She is holding the duct tape for repairs.

Connor

Chandler and Murray

The gang at the sledding hill.

Cody was not having a good time.

Grandpa had to show the kids how it is done, But one run was enough.

Chandler, Tyler and Grandpa all had a great day

15 March, Family Vacation

Tuesday, great weather, fresh snow, and we are not fighting--yet! There are large crowds so lift lines everywhere, however about 1130 the lines really dropped and we could ski without stopping.

Conner enters the kids adventure area ( which scared Travis), Conner's skiing has greatly improved and he can follow us anywhere, but he has great concern that we will lead him onto the black slopes (advanced skier).

Top photo is Murray taking photos of everyone. It was warm this afternoon and Murray and Tyler stripped down to t-shirts (the girls were not impressed)

Grandpa has to take a morning break for a cup of coffee and is a soft touch for a hot chocolate.

Connor in the adventure park

Conner with all his gear, safety helmet included.

Cody and his new best friend (Connor) watch something on the computer.

We are going to take a break tomorrow (Wednesday) and maybe go sledding and check out the town.

Beautiful weather, lots of sunshine but cool enough to keep the snow solid, what moore could you ask for? The lift lines were bad today, I think ever skier in Texas was on the mountain today, but the worse day skiing is better than the best day of work. It would be complete if Brooks/ Leighann and Everett were here then the entire Whittington clan would be togather, maybe next year.

Day 2 Family Ski Vacation 13 March

We had 5 inches of snow last night and everyone from Denver came to the mountain to ski today. We arose early this morning because we had a great variety of times due to Daylight savings time change. We finally got things straight and got on the slopes about 0830(real time). Chandler has grown some so had to go get some rental boots, 12's, that boy is growing into his feet.

Hard to see Tyler with his camo outfit, but that's him,

lots of new snow and it snowed on and off most of the day

Chandler is the only snowboarder among all us skiers, but he holds his own, (most of the time)

Breckenridge had a record breaking snow year and its holding up well, forecast calls for snow two more times this week.

We are staying near enough to go home for lunch. Tyler and myself were on Peak 8 and decided to take the gondola then the bus to the condo.

After lunch bake to the slopes, ski runs in the background.

Snack time.

Connor is crazy about bread.

Yes that is Tyler!

The Whittington's and Yance's are happy at meal time. see you soon.

First day family ski vacation 11 March

Murray and myself left home at 0330 Friday morning and arrived in Denver 0500 Sat. 27 hours to drive 1584 miles and average 21 miles to the gallon. Diesel prices were $3.75 to $4.02 with $ 3.89 being the most common. Murray and myself drove straight through and picked Judith, Jana and Cody up at 1000 Sat morning, then on to the Air Force Base in Denver to stock up before driving the final 100 miles to Breckenridge. Travis and his family drove from home (Fort Worth) 830 miles and arrived at the condo about 1400. We arrived about 1530 and the unloading began, (a major task)


Judith and Tyler go for a walk before they can start work, still lots of snow on the ground and suppose to snow tonight (11 March)

The Whittingtons may do a lot of nutty things but we eat well, I thought we had ENOUGH FOOD brought from home but we had to go grocery shopping and here's the result, we brought everything but the kitchen sink

Judith and Connor, (Travis and Patty's youngest)

Cody travels in style, he has his own music, own snacks and two women to wait on him. But he is not spoiled!

Travis and Murray relaxing after the long drive.

Chandler (on the couch) and Tyler sit up the TV and DVD system.

Cody and Jana after the first meal, full and ready.

Patty cooked the first meal, I think we will keep her. What a meal for ten people! and after spending 14 hours in the car with the family, she did not even have to take a break to scream or pull her hair out, what A WOMAN.

a SHOT FROM THE BALCONY, heated pool is in the background, its going to be a great week, its snowing now and tomorrow the temp is suppose to be 15-39 degrees, should be nice.