Touch Down in Houston

Friday was a mad rush to get everyone packed and ready to go...I only got a few hours of sleep, and when Rob checked our flight info, he realized that I'd gotten the time wrong by an hour, so we cut it pretty close leaving for the Salt Lake airport at 7:30. But we made it, and landed in Houston around 2:00 p.m. We stayed at a hotel near the airport and I was thrilled to have a nice relaxing day, especially since my cold seemed to be getting worse.

We walked to a strip mall nearby and had some decent tacos and falafel.

And the kids went for a "polar bear plunge." The hotel pool was NOT heated, but that didn't stop them, crazy kids.

Excited to begin another adventure together.

Fun fact (sarcasm font): I somehow forgot that I had booked this hotel, and booked THREE rooms that sleep six each. The early bird non-refundable rate, of course. So much for my spa budget onboard. 

Snowshoeing

Yesterday Rob spent the day at the hospital with Robbie for a scheduled outpatient surgery of which I have no photos or post, at Robbie's request. Today Robbie was recovering nicely, and we all ditched him to go try out our new snowshoes up Millcreek canyon. In spite of the 10 degree temperature we had a great time, and the kids were smiling non-stop. I took 88 photos before my hands were too frozen to take another. I'm in the market for a pair of warm gloves with good mobility if anyone has any suggestions...

Here are a few of my favorites.

Snow lovers

It's no big secret that Rob and I are winter scrooges. But the girls love to play in the snow for hours on end.

They almost make it look fun. :)