Ski Bunny
My cheeks are wind burnt, my legs are sore, and my fingers are still recovering from a day of being numb – I guess that means I had a kick ass day of skiing today. 
The morning started bright and early. I woke up naturally around 5:30 am local time and couldn’t get back to sleep! It just gave me plenty of time to catch up on blogs and twitter.
(My Mom got a kick out of everyone on their laptops this morning)
My Dad made a great breakfast to fuel us through a full day of skiing.
Scrambled eggs
whole wheat toast with strawberry jam
potatoes
1/2 a pear
The perfect combination to keep me full through the morning.
Time for skiing!
I know you are jealous of how sexy Kelly and I are when we ski. lol
I know, I know, skiing the week between Christmas and New Years is probably the busy time of year to ski, but it was the only time my family could get together! We happily put up with long lines with smiles. 
My cousin Jenny and her husband Andy live in Colorado Spring and made the drive to join us for a couple of days of skiing as well. They have three adorable little girls at home and told us they may be bringing them up on Saturday. I’m crossing my fingers!
Instead of spending $10 each on lunch, we decided to bring our own lunches and save where we could.
We purchased cups of hot water at 10 cents each
And filled them with hot chocolate packets we brought with us from home
I shared one cup with Derek. There is something about skiing and hot chocolate that just seems the perfect fit.
For my lunch I packed a bag of goodies
Carrots, Apple, and Almond Butter with a pickle on the side
I also had a couple handfuls of these tasty chips
The rest of the afternoon was spent enjoying the mountain
Derek was a little intimated by our style of skiing and spent the afternoon conquering some greens with my Mom. But doesn’t he look so sexy in his ski gear?!?!
Ow! Ow!
I was starving by the time the slopes closed and immediately tore in to a Mojo bar when we reached the car.
Despite the fact that I have been training for a marathon for the last 14 weeks, my legs were still incredibly sore after a full day of skiing.
The hot tub was calling my name!
Nothing beats the hot tub after a day of skiing… well… except for a beer to enjoy while relaxing in the hot tub.
While we were hot tubbing, my Dad was preparing a wonderful dinner.
Our cabin came with a outdoor grill. We took full advantage and grilled chicken in the snow.
My family is a bit obsessed with brussel sprouts. My Sister and I had purchased two pounds of brussel sprouts and we all had to limit our serving size to make sure there was enough to go around.
Dessert was a serving of Mint Ice Cream and a sprinkle of trail mix.
Now we are all settling around with a deck of cards. Let’s see how long i last before passing out. It’s going to be an early night!
Good Night!!
It looks like so much fun!!!
ps- can you bring the snow home with you?!
I’ve been skiing one time in my life and it was a blast! Looks like a great family vacation!
I’m cold just reading about it.
I wish I knew how to ski….
Glad you had a great day atthe slopes!
Your dad is quit the chef, breaky and dinner looks great! I love Brussels sprouts as well!
Hot tub looks so relaxing:)
jenna
Totally jealous right now. That hot tub looks divine after my run in 8 inches of snow tonight!
Looks like an exciting family vacation! Love the pictures from the slopes.
Awww I miss the days of skiing and hot chocolate!! Boy did it thaw out those fingers mighty quickly
You all are SO smart packing your own food/drinks. Ski lodge food can add up!
Looks like so much fun! I can’t wait to hit the slopes this year!
Looks like you’re having a great time — hot tubs in the cold are so much fun!
I love hot tubs in the winter
It looks like so much fun! Jealoussss
Can I just say that those mojo bars are my newest obsession? mmm….
Haha I love the picture of your family with the computers… looks like mine!
It is awesome that you and your family are skiing together!! It is one of my favorite things to do with my family!! I also loved the picture of you and all of your siblings and derek internet surfing!! When I saw that picture, I thought of this saying…. “The Family that surfs the web together, stays together!!”
I went to Breckenridge a few years ago, and this is bringing back all the memories. Ski vacations are the best. It looks like you are having a great time!
i know i should probably comment on the prepared food, which all looks good but…..seriously. tomato and basil potato chips? that is beautiful! where did you get those???
Yes! Yes! YES!! New Belgium. Oh, the nectar of the Gods. How I’ve missed you since being in Virginia (where they don’t import, so we have to drive down to North Carolina). And fun fact: They’re winter seasonal “2 Below” is tasty also. That’s my mission next month for NC. Enjoy!!
What an awesome post – it looks like you had so much fun (not to mention perfect weather!).
We are heading to the ski fields in Japan in a couple of days and can’t wait!
Oooo Meghann looks like so much fun!! Love your Under Armour tights – are those the ColdGear Frosty Tights?? I need a good pair like that for running up here in Eastern Canada through the winter months
jealous jealous jealous. Every comment I write this week will say that!
sounds like an awesome day of skiing!
Looks like a great day! I love how your family does so much together! That’s so great!!!!! Enjoy!
My family looks the same way with our laptops
Looks like so much fun, I can’t wait to go skiing this year
meghannnnnn! so glad you are having such a fun family ski weekend
♥ skiing.
i just wanted to say thankthankthankyou again for the wonderful box(es) of goodies. I can’t wait to include them in my next post! happy new year!!!
XO http://www.prettytimepiece.wordpress.com
Hi Meghann–
I was in Boulder, CO, this summer visiting my friend who lives there. While there, she exposed me to the BEST nut butter ever–it’s called Justin’s Nut Butters and the Honey Almond one is to die for! I haven’t tasted anything as good since. He makes them out of Boulder, but they sell them throughout Colorado, so keep your eyes open for it. You won’t be sorry
Have a fun and safe trip!
good for you for bringing your own lunch, way cheaper!
Skiing muscles are definitely different from running muscles. I love to ski, I just hate the first few days at the start of the season….. have to wake those muscles back up!
Looks like you all are having a great time! I definitely need to get my butt skiing soon.
Looks like a great day Meghann!! How fun
. I am terrible at skiing, but would really like to get better!
This looks like so much fun! Love it!
That looks like a fun day – snow, good food, family time – always a good time!
Fabulous vacation! Seriously I am jealous of that skiing, as I have only skied on the eastern side of the country. Never the west.
Ah. I love skiing! I’m so jealous of your ski house! Skiing all day then hot tubbing at night!? There’s really nothing better
And I’m with Derek on the Green Circles…haha. I stick to those too and will venture out to Blue Squares if I’m feeling adventurous!
Glad you’re having a great vacation!
Glad y’all are having a great time in Summit County!!!
I was curious to see if/how sore you would be from skiing. Unless you do it often, it usually makes a person sore, even if they are in awesome shape. It just uses the body in a different way, but a good way.
I hope y’all are drinking extra water, it’s so dry here compared to Florida, thrown in with the altitude.
Fat Tire is good. If you get a chance try the O’Dells Brewing company, also from the beautiful town of Ft. Collins (like Fat Tire)
Looks like such a fun day! I really want to go skiing sometime. I hear it’s a great workout, so a hot tub and beer sounds like the perfect recovery
You and Tina are making me want to try a Fat Tire beer (even though I much prefer wine)
Sounds like a great day of skiing! Wish I was there!
I’m jealous!
ha, i dig all of you on your laptops. all so technological. i seriously don’t want people did when computers weren’t so mobile and all. sheesh.
looks like you’re having a blast skiing! despite the crazy long lines. skiing is so much fun, i’ve never been to colorado, though. i’m sure the conditions are out of this world!
Love the pic of all of you on your laptops! Too funny. The hot tub and beer sounds like it would be amazing after a full day of skiing (or anytime, really). Have fun!
Breckenridge is so fun – jealous I’m not out there!
I gotta ask though, where are the rest of your helmets?