Although the autumn was hot and dry, and although we’ve only had a handful of snowstorms since the start of the year, it’s still winter. The cold spell last week kept the temperatures below freezing for at least a week, something that doesn’t happen often in Colorado. Today, though, we’re back up to the 60s, and it’s supposed to hit 70 tomorrow. Nice weather, but we still need snow!
There’s been enough snow in the mountains that we’ve been skiing each week with Dad, and it’s been awesome. We’ve been heading up the big lift and skiing blues this season. Aside from some arguing in the car on the way up (we’re all too tired to do it on the way down), our skiing days have been pretty chill for everyone. Everyone but Emmett, that is, who’s been diligently rehearsing his part as Poseidon for the upcoming Percy Jackson musical performance. He’s also the understudy for Ares! He’s going to do amazing, we are certain of it! He has 7 (seven!) performances that start this Friday. We are so excited for him!
Asher’s been hitting the court this winter playing basketball. He’s still learning the rules, and he’s not certain he really likes to follow them all (a shocker, we know), but he’s doing a lot of running up and down the court. He got his team picture last week and his own trading cards. Fantastic.
He and Tessa just finished up a Dragon’s Eye art class, where they created a dragon’s eye out of clay and painted it. Tessa’s back at a new session of Art Club this evening, Riley’s still racking up his pins in Archery, Asher’s strokes are progressing in swimming, Emmett’s practicing acting and voice over techniques at DCPA classes, and both Tessa and Riley are coding. Add to that our regular school work and Denver Options days, and we’re really very busy.
We are heading out to Maine in May to see cousins Suzy, Gail, and Rose, and we can’t wait! We’ve got a house on the beach, where we all fully intend to relax in preparation for a busy summer camp season. But that is still 3 months away. For now, it’s still winter. They are predicting snow this upcoming weekend. Cross your fingers there is enough to sled on.
Take care,
The Larsons
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