Snow Bunny Revealed

Ok so I don't exactly blog to much, I leave that to Janica, but it's a special occasion. My "Big Bertha" (sorry Albert I had to say it) and his lovely wife invited us to go up to Alta Ski Resort for "Ski Free After Three". I of course being the snow addict that I am got so excited, Janica on the other was less enthused to put it politely. Well being the great wife she is agreed, to go just because she knew it would make me so happy to have her up there. The days leading up to the event were a bit nerve racking for her. Janica is not a big fan of skiing due to the lack of control that she has with such long skis. I had this problem, until 5 years when I discovered Snow Blades. I am pretty sure this is what the good man upstairs uses when he hits those powdered clouds in the sky. Well having the instinct that I have I convinced her eventually to give them a try. Snow Blades are much shorter than normal skis, allowing better control. I compare it to roller blading on snow. So the big day arrived and you could see the nervousness on Janica's face. She was hoping for an out. Well we got to the mountain, and We were off, you know Jan is unsure when she won't talk. Well it didn't start out with a bang more like with a splat, right off the lift. The good sport she is just put on a smile and we headed down. I am not joking when I say that she picked it up right away. She was snow-plowing for most of the first run, but by the end she was a natural. I was so proud of her as we made 2 more runs, and each time getting better and faster. At the end of our 3 runs I braved the question, " So honey how was it and A, and A+?" With a giggly smile replied, "A." Wow what relief I was so excited. There is no better feeling that when your wife enojoys an activity that you yourself love so much. Later on she mentioned that she would like to do it again and that she had a really fun time and wants to go again. Well needless to say Janica made my month. I am so proud of her for trying something she hated with a new twist. She's great! Here are some pics of the event. Thanks Albert and Jen for the great time.

SHE' GOT IT!!!!!!!!!

The Gang

Classic pole lickers

Getting ready for the slopes

HELLO Mr. SUN

It is 52 degrees outside and I am LOVING it. The sun is shining and I feel like winter is over. Is is just a little trick? Or is spring really around the corner? I hope it is a sign of things to come! I love the sun and I love Spring! It has been such a good day for a walk I have been on 2 already! Yea for Mr. Sun making me smile today! (of course my parents are enjoying Mr. Sun everyday for a week in the Bahamas..nope not jealous at all!)

A new member of the family!

Introducing Savvy Payne
Breed: Morkie (yorkie maltese mix)

No sorry it's not the first grandchild in the Payne family..but she is Almost as fun!After only a week of all of us begging for a dog, Mom and Dad finally agreed and put some stipulations into place that the kids agreed to. Many people ask...how many dogs is this for your family? Your trying again? YES, we are trying again and it doesn't matter how many previous dogs we had! We decided to switch the breed..ALL of our previous dogs have been Bechon Frise. They are the cutest things but not the SMARTEST! Savvy has already out smarted them by day 3 of her entering the Payne home :) She is so cute and has the cutest personality, she is a little ball of energy and LOVES to cuddle! It's so fun to have her isn't she the CUTEST??

Will really loved her and is so soft with her!