Dance, Fool!

My Friday night plans this week? Dancing with Jonatha. My little dance freak had a Daddy-Daughter dance at school and it rocked. Jonatha was bustin' moves like MC Hammer. She got wiggidy whack on the dance floor. Top picture was at the school as we entered and bottom picture Jan snapped as we were heading out the door. I enjoy dates with my children and cherish them very much. Good times!

Steamboat

Thanks to Emmaus Road and some nice residual benefits of working at a resort, Jan and I enjoyed a fantastic weekend in Steamboat Springs. We took in the sights, had some great fellowship with friends and enjoyed free skiing. A family offered up the house to our group and this was our view to the southeast. Not too shabby!

62" of snow fell Thursday and Friday and we skied Saturday on this...incredible. Waist deep in the middle of groomers and chest deep on the backside bowl. Most amazing ski experience of my life. Period. This picture is mid-mountain where the snow was "decent" compared to the peak area. I've never heard so many "whoo-hoos" going down the mountain. Everyone there was beside themselves over the conditions. Even locals were amazed. Fun times.

House Church

Picture from Christmas dinner with my house church in Broomfield. I am so thankful for these folks and their ministry in my life. Being a part of a group of people who are passionate about Jesus and reaching others for Him is one of the greatest blessings I have.

Snowboarding It Is

Last year Aidan gave skiing a try, but he just didn't seem to like it much. This year, my buddy Catnip offered to give a couple private lessons to Aidan on the snowboard since kids just learn better from someone other than their parents.

Catnip is now Aidan's hero. They totally hit it off and Catnip is really good with wee people. Very patient, very well spoken, and knows his stuff. I've ridden with him several times and Catnip can butter with the best of them. Maybe it will rub off on Aidan. Oh, in case you're wondering Catnip got his nickname while hiking a whole summer in the Appalachian Mountains by drinking Catnip tea all the time, not by having "whiskers" as Aidan puts it.

Fall Is Ending

The last signs of fall are upon us in the Broadlands neighborhood. Our block has a few of these trees and my neighbor's tree is gorgeous this week. By Sunday, I don't expect to see anymore leaves. Of course, Jonatha was in the tree when I went out to take a picture. Where else would she be with warm weather and sunshine?