RoUtInE…I always tell myself that I thrive when my life revolves around routine. My son was on Spring Break last week, and we enjoyed everything BUT routine. We broke up with routine and loved it! I think that you have to be submersed in routine from time to time to appreciate the moments when it doesn’t hold you hostage. One way we broke with routine was to go to Winter Park skiing for 2 days!
Winter Park, CO
Thursday’s skiing was definitely “spring skiing” with the sun beaming down and the warmth coursing through our bodies.
Loving skiing in CO
I am fairly new to skiing. I am sure seeing my skis flailing through the air as I head towards the snow covered ground does not remind anyone of gracefulness. On one of my falls, this was my view. So to take it all in, I sat there, took off my gloves, reached for my phone, and clicked the button. All the while, my hubs and N were waiting on me at the bottom.
Falling in Beauty
Maybe next time, I will invest in one of these.
When the lifts closed on that first day, we rode the cabriolet back to our home for the night, changed out of our winter gear, revisited the cabriolet and landed in a Belgium restaurant in Winter Park Village called Cheeky Monk.
Cheeky Monk
I enjoyed what seemed like a cauldron of mussels and a Blonde Beer. It was such a nice way to end such a nice day!
Mussels and a Cold Beer
The next day brought a few snow showers and a few more clouds, but a lot more great memories. What a treat that my little guy gets to learn to ski at a young age. Never has my age been so prevalent in my head as when I see him “fearless” flying down the mountain, making quick S turns, skiing through the trees, and making small jumps. Oh, to be fearless again. Oh, and the hubs…fearless and an amazing skier. 
Contemplating the JUMP
Going for the JUMP
I walked around a portion of that day just taking in the scenery that is not the slopes.
I welcomed the break up with routine. I look forward to summer break even more!
Do you thrive in routine? Do you occasionally like to tell routine to take a hike? What do you like to do when routine is not holding you hostage? Please share the little things that you enjoy and that make you smile.
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I have always been into routine,especially when it comes to the kids. But, I will say, that as the kids and I get older a break from routine is very welcome.
@Randi, Totally agree!
Holy CRAP awesome photos! Looks like you had fun…and springtime makes us all “squirrelly”. And I think that’s gooooood! 😉
@FreeRangeCow, thank you so very much for the compliment. We had an amazing time and made many more memories for the memory bank.
Great pictures! Almost like being there but still nice and warm in NC! Looks like you are doing well in CO!
@Cheri, Thank you for your kind words about the photos. We are loving CO. It is such a beautiful place. Thank you for subscribing to my blog and taking the time to comment. I cherish my “supporters.” I hope you are doing well.