Oh my.
I know.
It has been awhile.
In fact, it has been so long it is almost INTIMIDATING to write on my own blog.
I am so out of practice, that it just seems daunting.
So, I am jumping into it with a little potluck.*
*potlucks are great for writers block and blog neglect
What in the heck has Holly been doing?
Ahhhh…well for 7 glorious days I avoided ALL email and skied, and skied and skied.
Did I mention the days were glorious?
My Texas boys LOVE the snow.
All three of them are good skiers and this was the first year that we could really ski almost anything {that I was willing to go down} with the WHOLE family. They also were willing to ski most the day with me.
Having three boys SHOULD carry the advantage of constant ski companionship.
My niece and nephew also learned to ski. My niece was keeping up with the boys in just a few days. My 3 year old nephew inherited our smallest set of skis and my
mad 3 year old ski teaching skillz.
There isn’t anything cuter than a 3 year old on skis.
The week was great and I literally would have just stayed and skied the rest of the season if that was an option.
Next year Reid(8) and I are plotting snowboard lessons. He was born to snowboard and I am hoping that learning won’t cause the re-emergence of
What is Up With Holly’s Coccyx?
Did I mention that I avoided all email for a week?
That part I am trying to block out. It was awful. My sincere apologies to anyone trying to get a hold of me during that time…or in the email aftermath.
Stuff Holly Writes Elsewhere:
Over on Quirky Momma, I posted one of our favorite science experiments of all time. It is a
chemical reaction called Frankenstein’s Hand.
Also, today Reid did some
easy cartoon drawing that is super simple to do successfully at home.
It is an art activity that is appropriate for a variety of ages and skill levels…
really, I promise!
I have continued with my Pinterest obsession, but haven’t completed anything that I can report on today.
If you are interested in adding to my collective
All Things Parenting Board where I am looking for parenting resources, encouragement and stories, please leave your Pinterest URL in the comments below and I will add you.
Yep, it is time to find out What is in Holly’s Fruit bowl!
- A frightening lack of fruit
Happy Monday everyone! May you avoid your email without consequences…
You are hilarious! love your stuff, holly!
You know what else is cute? Pictures of boys with their tongues sticking out. Srsly.
And are we supposed to actually *do* the stuff we pin on pinterest? Who has time for that?
Once, on a Disney cruise, the boys were playing video games together so I sat down and did a drawing tutorial on Mike from Monsters, Inc. It was the best picture I’ve EVER drawn. The whole cruise, I had it taped to the mirror and drove Jeff crazy with it. Guess who got a screen printed ornament with that Mike drawing for Christmas?!? Jeff did! I’ll have to keep this technique in mind that you suggested for my next attempt at artistic greatness!
A frightening lack of fruit… Likely due to the skiing, which more than makes up for it…
and I agree, nothing cuter than a 3 year old on skis.. BUT, i am doubting you on your claims of all skill levels able to draw thing. Sounds like informercial content to me…
Welcome back to your blog! The cartoon drawing looks very cool. I will have to give that a try with my kids. My son thinks he is a horrible artist and never wants to draw anything. Maybe this will give him some confidence!
It sounds like a wonderful trip!