last week we headed to vegas as chris had a work conference and we have good friends who live there. basically we hung out while he worked. :) on our last day, before we headed home, we went to a nearby mountain to let the kids run around.
stopping at a nearby lodge for a hot chocolate break. this was elsie's first time in the snow. she loved it like she loves dirt.. just laying it in and get all cozy in it!
it's quite tricky shooting in the snow!
the kids had so much fun... unfortunately at the end of our day-as we were heading back to the car, i managed to drop the keys in the snow.. and for a good 4 hours we were locked out. the rest of the story is even more crazy so i'll just leave it as it was quite traumatic for us all... needless to say we are safe and sound and thankful to be back in warm, sunny southern california!
now why doesn't MY husband go on cool work trips like that so the kids and I can go too? Looks like fun in the snow. That is...until the whole key-dropping thing. *ugh!* Glad you're home safely.
Posted by: Cynthia | February 04, 2009 at 08:38 PM
great shots! look like you guys has lotsa of fun ya! :)
Posted by: Stephanie Mah | February 04, 2009 at 08:41 PM
Great photos...looks like you all had an awesome time...except maybe for the key thing!
-Sarah
Posted by: Sarah Mullanix | February 05, 2009 at 05:36 AM
love the one with cam by the tree -- such beautiful kids you guys have.
Posted by: Bree | February 05, 2009 at 08:05 AM
Elsie should start her own little rap group. that first set of pictures makes me think of LL Cool E. that should be her rap name.
Posted by: jamie k | February 05, 2009 at 08:21 AM
i've been meaning to take the girls to the snow... i say this every year. my goodness, looks like you guys had sooo much fun. can't even tell the snow scene was tricky for you... beautiful shots.
whu happen jame? email me.
Posted by: mihan | February 05, 2009 at 12:56 PM
elsie = TOO CUTE!!!
and the boys look so grown up in those pics. i love your little family :)
Posted by: kelly | February 05, 2009 at 03:03 PM
Glad you guys had fun in the snow. Especially Elsie. Sorry about the key thing... but what matters is that you're all safe home!
Posted by: Linda | February 05, 2009 at 04:23 PM
awesome shots. crisp and clear. it doesn't snow in paradise, well on the "big island" at the top of the volcano it does.
Posted by: ruth in paradise | February 05, 2009 at 07:26 PM
ahhhh mt. charleston lodge...they have the yummiest hot cocoa. :) grew up going there.
Posted by: amber | February 06, 2009 at 07:25 AM
oh jamie....
traumatic incident with the keys in the snow? so sounds like something i would do. glad y'all are okay.
the pictures are darling, of course!!
Posted by: Stephanie Howell | February 08, 2009 at 05:53 AM
i love california. snow one day, warm and sunny the next! COOL!
Posted by: stephanie | February 08, 2009 at 07:16 PM
I love the white snow and elsie's colorful sweater. :)
Posted by: Chanda | February 09, 2009 at 03:33 PM
I was wondering what settings did you take these photos? It's a challenge to take pictures in the snow and not get that grey tone. Love your work and your husband's photography.
Posted by: maridette | February 13, 2009 at 10:35 AM