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Monday, March 28, 2011

OUR NEW KAYAK/SKI TRIP OUT WEST

The Holmes Family has been very busy lately enjoying every bit of the outdoors that they could. Patrick and Ashley really wanted a kayak to kick off the warm weather months. This really worried Lola... What was she supposed to do while Mom and Dad were out enjoying the water and all the animals along the water?????

THE ANSWER:
KAYAK FOR 3!!!!!

Lola and Ashley!

Lola and Patrick!

ACTION SHOT!

Although Lola makes a great coxswain dog and keeps Ashley and Patrick in sync, she told us that she didn't think she'd be a successful skier, and that she wanted us to go on our ski trip without her. Patrick and Ashley drove Lola to her Grandparents, and headed west!

DAY 1 BEAVER CREEK!!!

watch out Picaboo, it's Jo and Ashley!

don't let that smile fool you, she's fierce


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Always time to break for a quick pic

 BEAVER CREEK may have good snow, but that's not what we will remember about our trip... Any mountain that provides daily free warm chocolate chip cookies at 3:00 and free champagne toasts at 3:30 will always have a special place in our hearts!
YAY FOR COOKIES
Ashley is a repeat cookie customer



waiting patiently for their free champagne


the champagne was taking WAY too long, bring on the wheat beer!



Cheers to skiing and champagne!

DAY 2, and 3, VAIL!



nothing says apres-ski like hot toddies!



HOME BASE FRISCO!

when Patrick stops to take pictures, the rest of the gang breaks for some sun-bathing




hanging out in Vail Village


passing the time by playing giant Jenga!





photo session in the Aspens!


 DAY 4, BRECKENRIDGE!!!!

best thing about the village: FRESH MADE MINI DONUTS!

someone has donut envy!!!!!


my only picture from the slopes in Breckenridge

Thursday, March 10, 2011

CHARLESTON WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL!

This past weekend was our 2nd annual family gathering for the Charleston Wine and Food Festival.

The weekend kicked off with a downtown carriage ride
Chris nuzzling Bill

That animal adventure was followed by some local gator spotting in our neighborhood
 






Gator watching was followed by ugly million dollar beach house spotting...
The winner...

ON TO THE FOOD!
whole swordfish wrapped in banana leaves anyone???
FINAL PRODUCT!
Chris is making sure that his wine glass holder is regulation size
Chris demonstrates the only way to remember things on a wine-filled afternoon!
no food???? no wine???? what is she thinking???
time out to rest the feet!
I am still not entirely sure where Caitlin picked up some flowers...