ski

I may have mentioned here, a time or two, that I have the greatest friends in the world. Well...it's still true.

Just as ice and snow came to Austin, on a vacation that has become a tradition now (after three years), me and eight of my closest friends took a flight to the mountains last week. We swept into small town, Colorado and did some damage.

I wish the damage were beautiful and glorious...but facts are there's more damage to my body than that small town with every year. Skiing feels a little different than it did ten years ago. I'm still finding bruises a week later. I'll never let it stop me!

In any case, spending time with these friends makes my life fabulous. These girls are a part of what makes me LOVE this season of my days. Check us out:

This incredible abode is our home for the weekend, and I love it. There's something charming about its little details. Thanks Doodaddy and Doololly for the diggs.

And sweet Salida...you've come to mean so much to me.

Just a few from the slopes with the point-and-shoot:

Every year...

And just before our flight home, we stopped in to see one of my favorite little families in Denver. Check out how big Tate's getting!

As an aside...

In case anyone's keeping track today is, in fact, the 2nd birthday of this sweet little guy. Ideas on how we should celebrate?