we spent a fantastic and restful 4 days up at Snoqualmie Pass or as it should be called – SNOWqualmie! We couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather! We just hoped there would be snow and was there ever! It actually snowed down in the lowlands on Monday and there was still snow on the ground as we headed up to the pass on Wed. It was snowing lightly up there but did not impede our driving at all. Papa was a good sport and sat in the middle seat with both kiddos in their carseats and then Tony and Nicole carpooled up later in the day.
 
The cabin was wonderful and was about a block away from the ski area which opened on Thanksgiving!
 
the views were amazing and the hot tub was pretty fantastic too, or so I was told (no hot tubs after the c-section  
 
We were able to borrow some ski equipement for Matty from some good friends and so that was a fun adventure on thanksgiving morning – after we all enjoyed watching the parade of course.
  
I was bumped I could tromp around in the snow too, but everyone was great about capturing the moments on video and with pictures so I didn’t feel too left out of the fun.

Nicole, Mom and Tony all headed to the slopes on Friday as it dumped snow all day! We watched a few movie including Griswolds Christmas and the Hangover and some great early 90′s warren miller films too and played a few games.

Most of the entertainment was provided by Matthew though who is so much fun!
Katie enjoyed snuggle time with all as well and continues to be an absolute delight!
 

The elves visiting after our Thanksgiving meal and brought the kids their Christmas PJs which of course meant more cute pictures! 
 
oh yeah and thanksgiving itself was delicious as usual and Tony took on most of the cooking duties and as always did a fantastic job. Mom the amazing planner pulled off another stellar getaway and we all left with full tummies, smiles on our faces and tons of wonderful memories!

 

having some mixed emotions about Tia leaving today. Excited for her and her trip and can’t wait to hear about more adentures but we’re going to miss her so much too. Especially Matty who can’t stop asking "where tia go?" and just how much Katie will change while she’s gone…