We took a ‘Family and Friends’ trip to Michigan to ski this President’s Weekend and had such a great time! Our friends each had a child around the same age as Sydney and they had such fun together. Since Sydney is an only child, she generally has to make new friends on her own each vacation, so this time was a bonus for her with two ‘old’ friends to hang out with for the weekend!
She enjoys skiing so much! She was a bit out of her element this trip because she is used to a bit different snow, but she did fine. The snow was wet and slippery, but otherwise fine. There was a coating of powdery snow on top, but by late afternoon the groom was gone and the crusty midwestern skiing was back. I skied only one day and then took photographs the rest of the time. It was fun to be able to do that!
Rob and I surprised Sydney with a dog sledding trip. She LOVED it!! We teased her and gave her hints for two days and she never guessed it, but she was so excited when we pulled up to the location and she saw the dogs. She got to choose who rode the sled with her … who do you think she chose … her Daddy … at least I could take photos.
The people did a nice job with the ride and were pleasant and friendly. They would love to have more business … check them out if you are in Northwestern Michigan … Wiggi’s Mountain-Side Huskies (1.800.556.3597 ext. 67). You’ll have to call them because they don’t have a website. There were puppies, too. She had to pet them, of course … and if she would have asked her Daddy, he would have bought one for her. He is a sucker like that! But, she didn’t ask … so we don’t have a puppy. She is holding out for her German Shepherd, I think! That is what she REALLY wants after our beloved yellow Labrador, Jack, dies.
There are so few photos like this that this was a special one! We rarely get the opportunity to have a photograph taken of the two of us since I’m generally behind the camera. Our friend, Amy, got to handle the big camera … on Auto, of course … and she did a great job! We actually look like we might be having fun here, too. Our whole group went on a Surrey ride … think sleigh with wheels … and had a great time. They had already cancelled the ride because no one was scheduled, but since we had a bigger group they ran one just for us. There were no strangers on the trip, just our little group. It was awesome! Sydney enjoyed the big Belgians pulling the surrey, for sure! 
If you want to check out more photographs from our trip you can click here for the album. We are already thinking about a trip out West for Spring Break … cravin’ us some Western snow!
Until next time,
Stacy
