I have been so so so excited to post this post. For Christmas with my family this year, we didn't exchange gifts. Instead, we decided to take a trip. The location was Red River, NM to snow ski!!! Just thinking/writing about this trip makes me smile. I have to say it was by far one of the best vacations I have EVER been on. I never would have guessed how much I would enjoy skiing.
The trip started on Saturday, December 26. Barrett and I flew to Dallas. Early Sunday morning we all piled in the Expedition to start the 12 hour drive to Red River.
Junk in the car...
Here are a few pictures of Reid, Nana and Lisa piled in the car!!!
We stayed at the Auslander. It was within walking distance to the slopes.
Sunday night, after the long drive, we bundled up to walk around the downtown area of Red River. Here are a few of the group photos we took:
Me, Mom, Nana & Reid
Dad & Mom
Me, Barrett, Reid & Lisa
Monday we decided to do a little research on the best price for snow gear and plan out our trip. We spent time shopping around Red River and enjoying the mountainous scenery.
Barrett and Me
Reid and Lisa
Dad & Mom
The Grandkids and Nana!
After walking around awhile, we stopped to enjoy coffee!!!
Reid and Lisa
My Daddy and Me
3 generations! Nana, Me & Mom
My Daddy and My Hubby! I am one lucky girl!
Monday afternoon me, Dad, Reid and Barrett (the skiers) picked up our snow gear. As you can tell, Reid couldn't wait to try his out!
Tuesday was Day #1 of skiing and lesson day. Since Lisa, Nana, and Mom didn't ski they shopped and explored around Red River. They stopped by to take pictures of us during our lessons:
Reid, Dad & Me getting ready for lessons
All the skiers getting ready for lessons!
Reid bending down adjusting his "french fries"
Me and B at lessons
Reid and Me getting the hang of it!
Reid and Dad
Barrett and Me! WHOO HOO
Everyone feeling good after lessons!
Wednesday was Day #2 of skiing. We were so excited to hit the trails. I was sad Barrett wasn't in but one of these pictures, but his knees could only take half a day on the slopes. These are pictures I took when we were riding up in the lift and when we were on top of the mountain.
Me and Reid
Reid and Dad
Me and B
Me, Reid & Dad
Riding up the mountain again
Being goofy
Awesome!
Breathtaking
Father and Son!
Thursday was the snowmobiling day! Here are pictures from our 2 hour snowmobile ride!
Dad & Mom
Reid & Lisa
Me & B
The whole gang!
While we skied and snowmobiled Nana enjoyed a nice relaxing massage and down time at the room! Isn't she the cutest?!?
Friday we loaded our things and started the long drive home. It was time to say goodbye to Red River. I have a feeling we will be seeing you again!!!
Me, Nana & Rhonda
Me and my beautiful Mom!
Our Family Easter 2010
With Granny and PaPa
Barrett and I were able to take a trip to Texas to visit my family Easter weekend. (I will blog more details about our trip later.) One of my favorite things about going home (besides seeing my family) is drinking "Rickbucks"! My dad makes a mean cup of coffee and espresso, so our family has nicknamed his coffee "Rickbucks". Usually when I am home, we drink a regular cup of coffee in the morning and have an espresso after dinner. Lisa had a "Rickbucks" shirt made for my dad for his birthday, it's perfect! 
Just blogging about a Rickbucks makes me want one... :)
Monday we decided to do a little research on the best price for snow gear and plan out our trip. We spent time shopping around Red River and enjoying the mountainous scenery.
3 generations! Nana, Me & Mom
All the skiers getting ready for lessons! 
Breathtaking
Thursday was the snowmobiling day! Here are pictures from our 2 hour snowmobile ride!
