Sparkling like a snowflake

Back from a week's skiing in La Rosiere, France. The conditions were perfect. When we arrived, there was at least three feet of snow in the town and more on the runs. It snowed the first three days and then we had sunshine the rest of the week (you don't think Steen is enjoying it, do you?).




The runs were perfect for most of us, although Steen thought they weren't quite challenging enough. The food was incredible -- after all, it was France! Whether it was a picnic in the snow, chocolate croissants or a gourmet dinner after a great day on the slopes, we enjoyed every culinary experience.
And to top it all off, we could ski into Italy (not very successfully for my sake, but that's another story altogether!)

Although they are already better skiiers than I am, the boys had two hours of ski lessons a day. You can see them waiting in line here with their "class".


We stayed at a beautiful chalet. The first picture below is view from our window on one of the first days -- gives you an idea of how much snow there was.

Matthew and Lucas fulfilled one of their lifelong dreams -- snowboarding. After a single 60 minute lesson, they are now snowboarding experts (at least in their own minds). I was impressed that they could make it up the lift and down the hill again!

I can't stress how breathtakingly beautiful this region of France/Italy is. The massive expanse of white blankets the mountains as far as the eye can see. Made me realize again how tiny we are in comparison to mother nature. If some higher power can create such beauty, then who are we to tinker with it?

Nicholas spent the week being spoiled by his Bedstemor and Bedstefar. I don't think he missed us for a minute! When we picked him up, he didn't want to come near us, but I couldn't blame him. Who would want to be with us after a week of exciting trips to the aquarium, a Festelavn's party, and petting the dog, not to mention a visit to the library and other exciting events?

Since we came home, Nicholas has been working on his creative side. He is now the family comedian, working hard to make everyone laugh.