Riley Learns to Ski

We had the opportunity to stay in Winter Park for a weekend and thought it would be the perfect chance to get Riley on skis for the first time. The week before we took her to get fit for rental equipment. The smallest equipment available was even a bit too big for her. We practiced walking in the boots, stepping into the skis and sliding on the carpet at home before we left.

It was only appropriate for her first lesson to be on Shoo Fly under the Galloping Goose chairlift at Mary Jane, mom's favorite ski area. We got 2 runs in before lunch and 2 more after. She was all smiles the whole day. By the end of the day she was getting the hang of bearing weight (and we all had sore backs, especially a 7 months pregnant mom!). We can't wait to go again next year.

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Riley Starts Preschool

Riley started her first day of pre-school at Tarver Elementary on February 25th. She's growing up so fast. She picked out a backpack with an elephant named Elmer. She was so excited to tell me all about her day when I picked her up. Now when I drop her off I barely get a goodbye before the door closes behind her. She talks about her teachers and friends all the time.

Riley's 3rd Birthday

We celebrated Riley's 3rd Birthday at home with several of her friends (Ella, Keely, Rocco, Dominic, Ireland, Annabelle, Max, and Tobey). She chose a jungle animals theme and requested an elephant cake. The kids made some animal puppets and colored. Mom had a heck of a time finding instructions on how to make an elephant cake, but in the end the hard work paid off. Riley was delighted with the cake and jungle animal cupcakes.

Family members came over later in the day for dinner. More presents and fun for her. She was so excited and loves to tell people that she is "3" now!