Right after christmas we headed to Steamboat Springs, CO to visit out forever friends the Kourkoules family. We missed them so much over the last year and could not wait to get some Kim, Jason, Eleanor and Ben time!! We had a ton of fun on our trip. Spending time with the Kourkoules family was the priority. We didn't care if we ever left the house, we just wanted our together time.
The kids managed to get their snow time in along with playing with Eleanor and Ben. Jason pretty much built a sledding hill in their front yard for the kids. It was perfect, and the kids had such a blast sledding in the powder perfect snow.
There was A LOT of snow, a lot. I forgot what it was like to have to dress in so many layers to go outside. We left Atlanta in 65 degree weather and woke up in Colorado with record low temperatures at -24 degrees. Whoa, cold ! But, the sun was shining and the kids had a blast. A little chill didn't stop the sledding and tubing.
Drew didn't have any fun at all, can't you tell? ( yes, I am being sarcastic)
These pictures aren't in any particular order.. the one above is me and Kim on New Years Eve bringing in the new year with fireworks, skiing and torch lit ski hills and just plain old fun.
Trying to get a family picture at -15 degrees out. Ugh, cold! WE had just returned from dinner on top of the mountain with amazing views of Steamboat and the mountains. There was BBQ, and country band, and a dance floor. Yes, the kids danced their little hearts out, it was super cute!
And here is Eleanor and Hannah, friends since birth, literally. They are just so darn cute and pick up right where they left off. Eleanor has turned in to quite the little ski bunny. One day Hannah will have to teach Eleanor all about the south and the beaches and southern style life while Eleanor teaches her all about skiing and Colorado life. So fun how much they can learn from each other while growing up so differently.
Best picture we could get of these 4 while really cold and tired!! Brrrr. Eleanor, Hannah, Ben and Drew!
Green screen picture before dinner going up on the mountain. Todd will have to photoshop the swiss alps in the background for us :) Kourkoules and Steinemann reunion!
With out a doubt, Drew attempted skiing in Kim and Jason's front yard on the sledding path. We didn't want to deal with renting skis, passes etc when it is so busy during the holidays, and the cold weather. Drew gave it a whirl though wearing Eleanor's skis and did great. I think he would get the hang of it pretty quick!
Not to be forgotten, Drew's highlight of the whole trip. He got to ride on a mini snowmobile all by himself. Seriously, in heaven. It was at saddleback ranch where we went tubing. It was supposed to be $2 per lap for a ride. Drew just kept going and going and going. Todd was yelling for him to stop and he would just look at him, smile and keep on going. $28 dollars later, Drew had his fun. It was pretty cute to watch as I knew he was in heaven on that thing.
We had such a nice trip, and so many more memories made with Kim, Jason and their beautiful family. I SOOO wish we all lived in the same place again. They are truly our forever friends that we are so lucky to have in our lives. I love the comfort, the laughs, the familiarity, and the understanding of each other when we are together. We are trying to get them out to Atlanta for their spring break. Hoping to see them again soon!!! Miss them already. Thanks Kim and Jason for an awesome time!
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