Our Adventure called Life

The loud music didn’t come as quite the surprise as yesterday morning's concert. The living situation has officially taken me back to my college days; numerous people sleeping on the floor, mattresses removed from beds and being used as sleds both indoors and out, loud music 24 hours a day, and hot showers a rarity. This is what ski trips with friends are all about. By today, the new faces we first met at the airport merely 2 days earlier are now like old friends. They've seen us eating breakfast in our pajamas with bedtime hair. They’ve seen us eat snow as we toppled out of control on the mountain and swapped stories of previous ski trips and life in general. Throwing 11 people in a 3 bedroom condo brings closeness and friendship at a lightening-like pace. The mountain we chose to ski today is the Canyons. We could have literally walked to the gondola that would take us to the mountain but we chose to drive since hauling skis and poles while walking in ski boots is not a...

My eyes flew open as Lady GaGa’s voice filled my ears. It sounded as though she was giving a live performance right in my bedroom. As my eyes adjusted to the dimly lit room, I realized this wasn’t my bedroom at all. I could see snow piled high outside the window and continuing to fall from the sky at a speed that would paralyze southern Indiana towns within minutes. Ahhh….I’m on vacation in Utah and I’m about to go skiing! Six-thirty was awfully early to be awake after catching a red eye flight, but after a shower and pancake breakfast, our group was dressed, fed and ready to head into Park City to pick up our skis. It takes a group of 11 a good chunk of time to get fitted for skis/snowboards and pick up a ski pass. By the time we rode the chairlift to the top of the mountain, I was already exhausted and my body was threatening to overheat. Standing at the top of Park City Mountain Resort, I stared down at the fresh powder waiting to send me down the mountain. I realized that I...

I figured a recap of our trip might be a little lengthy, so I’ll do it in a couple of sections. For those that just want a quick version… The trip was Ridiculously Amazing…. Packing for a trip generates a kind of excitement like no other, especially if it is a trip that includes heading west to the mountains. As I laid down in bed the night before we departed, I felt like a kid on Christmas Eve. The excitement of adventure was close enough for me to grasp but just a bit out of reach. I could barely sleep as I envisioned what the winter resort would look like, how much powder would be on the mountain, what ridiculous shenanigans our friends would get into, and if I was still the ski bunny I used to be. We drove to Louisville to catch our flight. Scott and I were smart enough to share a checked bag, which ended up in a $40 savings. I had my coffee in hand and good spirits were plentiful. At the airport we met up with our group, in total, there were 11 of us. A few faces were new, oth...

Leaving in 4 minutes to go make fat tracks in some fresh powder in Park City, Utah!!!!!!  Maybe I'll catch a flick at the Sundance Film Festival.... Weather Forcast; Thursday-Snow Friday-Snow Saturday-Snow Perfect!!!!

As mentioned previously, the wedding planning is going fabulously. That being said don’t think the planning hasn’t caused a head scratch or two. Let’s talk about lodging… The family and I will spend the week of the wedding in Jackson, WY. Naturally, we don’t want to stay in a hotel that entire time because who wants to eat out for every meal. So, we began the process of looking at condos. Out of the Heavens appeared a place that looked perfect. The price was good, the pictures were fabulous, and it appeared to be open on the dates we need. The condo was actually the penthouse of a resort in the middle of the town of Jackson. It was with great excitement that I called the rental property company and left a very excited message. I learned early on in the wedding planning process, that customer service may not be what it used to be. I wasn’t surprised when the company didn’t call me back that day, but after 3 days passed…I began to get a little agitated. Wouldn’t a company want to re...

Someday I’ll look back at this wedding planning event and I’ll try to remember those stressful days and little details that kept me up at night. O.k, to be honest, this process hasn’t been stressful and the only reason I’m losing any sleep is because I am so excited about this day! It’s actually been way easier than I ever dreamt. Maybe it’s because we are getting married in the most perfect place ever? Or maybe it’s because Scott helps with the decisions? Or maybe it’s because we’re both so low key there’s just nothing worth getting in a tizzy about? Days after the engagement, my sweet momma purchased a wedding planner for us. It has defiantly helped keep me on track and provided me with helpful tips and new ideas. With right at 6 months to go, I “think” we have everything pretty much under control. Of course we still have a little bit of a “to-do” list; 1. Table Names-We already know our tables will be named after peaks and canyons in the Tetons. We need to pick our 11 favo...

This isn’t about eating right or counting calories. It’s about spending your lunch hour with good friends. It’s amazing how 1 hour of girl time can improve your outlook on life. We didn’t discuss ground breaking topics or what we think about Fox offering Sarah Palin a job. We talked about our lives, our goals, our families, and people we love. In the process we laughed And then we laughed a little more. Who needs to eat healthy when you can burn a few hundred calories laughing with friends over a bowl of French Onion soup? This picture isn't from today's lunch, but it was the only one I had of us girls. Which reminds me...I could go for a pedicure!

Who doesn’t love a weekend day of sleeping in, cozying up on the couch with a loved one and sipping coffee while spending the day just relaxing? As Saturday evening approached, Scott and I headed to his brothers house for a little game-a-thon. When Scott and I were registering at Target, we decided we needed to register for games, because we didn’t have any. By incredible luck, we picked Partini! The summary on the box looked like fun, so “beep” went the scanner gun and it was on our list. For Christmas, my fabulous soon to be sister-in-law, Amy, got us the game. It was only fitting that the inaugural game included her and Sean. Despite Audrey’s (my 2 year old soon to be niece) requests to play, we got her interested in Play-Dough while the adults started playing. The game includes 5 “mini-games” that are played throughout the game of Partini. We sculpted with clay, bounced balls into cups, hummed songs, mimed acts, and wrote humorous comments about our teammates. The best part ...

Oh the weather outside is frightful, but pictures of Florida are so delightful. And since I don’t enough vacation time to go…this will have to do. Enjoy!

One day a week, my office lets us head home a couple hours early. Yesterday was my day to hit the door at 3pm. I had called momma earlier in the day and asked if she wanted to meet for coffee at one of our favorite destinations…Borders. Of course she was up for it and by 3:05, we were sipping large steaming mugs of mocha. As we picked up a few magazines to read, we started talking about the wedding. (It couldn’t be because I had a stack of wedding magazines sitting on my lap…) I love that she is as excited about the day as I am. She has offered her opinion and advice without being pushy or condescending. She patiently listens as I discuss to-do lists and turn emotional at the most ridiculous times. As the wedding talk wrapped up, we discussed the latest “news” in US Weekly and O.K. Magazine. Yes, those gossip filled magazines are a guilty pleasure that go hand in hand with our coffee. We feel bad for Elin and wish Kate and her eight would drop out of the public eye immediately. A...