Family Fun

We've been having a blast with my sister's family in Montana. Not only was it great to spend Christmas morning with a seven year old, but we've been playing games, reading books, watching movies, taking walks, cooking meals, and telling stories around the supper table.

Not that anyone is keeping score, but I kicked a** at Banagrams tonight. That happens when you play a couple of rookies. I managed to pull off a win at Shanghai last night, too. I tried to save Calvin from loosing to his dad at Mega Monopoly last night. There was no avoiding bankruptcy for Calvin. But I hung on to Boardwalk and Park Place to the very bitter end for him after the game exceeded his bedtime. We went sledding on Christmas day, that was a blast! And bowling yesterday was great fun. I didn't get an opportunity to bowl and entire game, but the best was Calvin finishing the night with his very first strike. YAY CALVINATOR!!

Yesterday and today provided beautiful opportunities for walks. Wendy and I took the dogs out west of town yesterday. Nessie and Hobbes had a great time chasing in the snow. Hobbes flushed a jack rabbit that astounded Nessie. I don't think she's ever seen a rabbit that big before. She gave chase until the cattle grate prohibited her forward progress.

Today the whole family trekked around at Wendy and Mike's property northwest of town, fondly referred to as The Long L Ranch. It was a gorgeous afternoon. The boys hacked at the ice on the stream, the dogs sniffed tracks and chased sticks. Wendy took videos and I took pictures.

Tomorrow we begin our journey back to Minnesota. It seems like too short a visit, but we need to return to work. Sigh.

Vacations are good, and even more fun when celebrating a holiday with family. Thank you Calvin and Mike and Wendy. We've had a fantastic time.

Love,
The Skovs