Feelin' Ragged

I first started skiing at Ragged Mountain when I was 4 years old. I have loved skiing from the moment I stood in "ski skool" at the top of the beginners trail. When I was in high school I raced on both the school team and the Ragged Mountain Ski Team. I spent the majority of the New England winters wearing snow gear, uncomfortable ski boots, and a helmet with skis strapped to my feet.

Yesterday, all the "old timers" (apparently once you graduate college you are considered and old timer) gathered to frisk the mountain once again.

Growing up in New England, this was my favorite playground. I hate that I have to get up early in the morning and go to work rather than the mountain. Who invented this work thing anyway?
 

I spent the day skiing in a blizzard with my Dad and my old teammates. It was just like old times (maybe that's why we are called "old timers"). I only have two pictures because I spent my day living in the moment rather than capturing them.

High 5 for Friday

I am linking up with Lauren for High 5 for Friday!

1. It was a white Christmas
2. Pup wanted to see our stockings
3. My first Alex and Ani bracelet
4. My guilty pleasure

It was the most wonderful time...

... of the year!

In my family, Christmas is a three day event. Filled with a lot of road trips, food, and cat-naps. Of course, there is also the wonderful tradition of watching 24 hrs of A Christmas Story.

Let us start with Christmas Eve. My Dad drives 4 hours down to my Nana's house and picks me up half way down.

We always stop for tea at Starbucks. A tradition we will never give up. Bonding over tea and Christmas music

At my Nana's we took our obligatory "cousin" picture, this year outfitted with Santa hats. Tis' the season!

My Dad and I got back in the car and drove 4 hours back up North to his house. I was pleasantly surprised to wake up on Christmas morning with SNOW!

Our Christmas is laced with many traditions, one of which is eating homemade Christmas cookies for breakfast. Another tradition that will never be given up.. YUM!

My sister, BIL (brother-in-law) and I open our stockings that Santa's elves graciously fill every year.

Our puppy, LiLi, was not impressed with her stocking present so she decided to dig through ours.

While waiting for our extended family to make their way to our house, we continue eating cookies and watching A Christmas Story (for the third time that morning).

Once our family members arrive, we all sit down and open presents as a whole family. Everyone was on the nice list and Santa treated everyone very well. Thank you, Santa!

We end the day by opening the cards hidden (kind of) in the tree (another tradition) and eat a delicious meal.

On the 26th, I celebrate Christmas with my Mom, Step dad, and brother. I am lucky to have two families that enjoy everything the holiday season has to give!

I hope everyone had a fabulous holiday!

What are your holiday traditions?